US Election 2020: Key health care measures likely to be reversed by Biden administration - Hindustan Times
close_game
close_game

US Election 2020: Key health care measures likely to be reversed by Biden administration

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Byhindustantimes.com | Edited by Kunal Gaurav
Nov 16, 2020 05:33 PM IST

Trump brought several changes to the health care plan through executive orders since the administration was unable to push the amendments through Democrats-controlled House.

US President Donald Trump reversed several health care measures implemented under the Barack Obama administration and President-elect Joe Biden is expected to restore it. In 2010, Obama had signed the Affordable Care Act into law but the Trump administration made sweeping changes, affecting the important health care measure.

Biden has promised to reverse all measures to curtail the bandwidth of Obamacare.(REUTERS)
Biden has promised to reverse all measures to curtail the bandwidth of Obamacare.(REUTERS)

Obamacare

Hindustan Times - your fastest source for breaking news! Read now.

The Trump administration slashed funds for the promotion of Obamacare open enrollment, leading to a decline in registrations for the Affordable Care Act. The US President even refused to open up a special enrollment period to allow the uninsured to select policies amid coronavirus pandemic. Biden has promised to reverse all these measures taken to curtail the bandwidth of Obamacare.

Work requirements

Trump brought several changes to the health care plan through executive orders since the administration was unable to push the amendments through Democrats-controlled House. It allowed states to require certain Medicaid recipients to work in order to receive the benefits. According to Biden’s health care plan, access to affordable health insurance shouldn’t depend on the state’s politics and it will ensure that.

Also Read | What is Antifa that US President accused of attacking his supporters?

Planned Parenthood and TitleX

Biden has promised to restore federal funding for Planned Parenthood, a nonprofit organization that provides reproductive health care, by reissuing guidance to states. It will specify that the states cannot refuse Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood and other providers that refer for abortions. The Biden administration is also expected to reverse the rule which prevented family planning programs from obtaining Title X funds.

Mexico City Policy

Another key health care measure which is likely to be rescinded by Biden-Harris administration is the Mexico City Policy. The contested policy, which is also often referred to as the global gag rule, bars the federal government from supporting global health efforts in developing countries if the organisations involved in efforts also provide information on abortion services.

Watch an interesting conversation with Indian politician & former Union Minister of State, Milind Deora. HT’s senior journalist Kumkum Chadha talks to him about his life in politics & beyond. Watch Now!
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Share this article
SHARE
Story Saved
Live Score
OPEN APP
Saved Articles
Following
My Reads
Sign out
New Delhi 0C
Friday, March 29, 2024
Start 14 Days Free Trial Subscribe Now
Follow Us On