Author: Amina Niasse
NEW YORK (Reuters) – The Trump administration aims to end the admission term of the Obamacare insurance program on December 15, a month ahead of the agency currently monitoring the program in a press release.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said the move was designed to address “inappropriate admission” and said it increased taxpayers’ spending on the program. The agency did not immediately respond to requests for comment and details about the alleged differences.
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It will also tighten eligibility for special enrollment periods outside the admission dates from November 1 to December 15 and require additional income verification without providing details.
Under the Affordable Care Act of 2010, former U.S. President Barack Obama signed legislation to subsidize health plans based on income. Since its inception, 49.4 million Americans have signed up for health plans, including 20.8 million people recruited in 2024.
The health insurance agency said it will also ensure that unconsensual consumers are not enrolled in schools.
CMS Release said that gender-affirming care will be considered unnecessary for insurers recruiting members through the Obamacare market.
Undocumented individuals who obtain health insurance or childhood deferred lawsuits through DACA will also be restricted.
(Report by Amina Niasse; Edited by Lisa Shumaker)
