Families hoping nothing goes wrong because they are one er visit away from being homeless. This is the reality for rural America today. The big ugly bill took a sledgehammer to rural health care, and Letting the ACA enhanced premium tax credits expire will accelerate the damage and hasten the harm in rural America. Places like Hawaii, insurance coverage is the business model that keeps hospitals, clinics and emergency rooms open. When premiums rise, coverage drops, revenue disappears, and hospital doors close. (00:29–00:38)
CLAIM
Asserts that the expiration of ACA enhanced premium tax credits will negatively impact rural America.
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