STAT+: Trump’s CMS to allow skimpier plans on ACA exchanges
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- CMS finalized a February proposal on Friday to cut ACA plan requirements for 2027, eliminating standardized plan mandates and restricting high‑deductible catastrophic plans to a limited group.
- Trump’s affordability agenda underpins the push, emphasizing lower monthly premiums for consumers.
- ACA coverage would be reduced, potentially leaving enrollees with massive out‑of‑pocket costs if they need care.
Why it matters: Consumers chasing low premiums gain cheaper ACA options from 2027, but families needing comprehensive care risk massive out‑of‑pocket bills, threatening financial stability and undermining the ACA’s safety net.
