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Mark Pocan: “People are going to have their premiums go up $1,000 a…”

Featuring: Mark Pocan, Democratic | U.S. House, Wisconsin, District 2

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What are Republicans offering as an alternative to the Affordable Care Act?

Published | Video Starts at 01:46

And they really have not had an alternative. And that's what the shutdown fight was largely about. We were trying to get those tax credits, those subsidies extended for people. Otherwise, we know that People are going to have their premiums go up $1,000 a month, two to $1,000 a month in some cases. especially people who are in that 57 to 65 age category, depending on what plan you're on. They were going to see some of the biggest increases. (01:46–01:54)

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Asserts that health insurance premiums could increase by up to $1,000 a month for some people.

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