The Trump administration continues to take action that could weaken the Affordable Care Act and curtail enrollment in coverage under the law. So far, it has:
1 – Said it would end subsidies to health insurance companies that help low-income customers pay out-of-pocket medical costs. Announced on Oct. 12.
2 – Opened the door for sales of less expensive plans with fewer benefits and fewer protections for consumers. Signed executive order on Oct. 12.
3 – Decided not to send health department officials to local open enrollment events in states. First reported on Sept. 27.
4 – Decided to shut down the Affordable Care Act website for 12 hours nearly every Sunday during open enrollment. First reported in September.
5 – Said it would cut by 40 percent funding to groups that help people enroll. Announced on Aug. 31.
6 – Said it would slash spending on advertising and promotion for enrollment to $10 million from $100 million. Announced on Aug. 31.
7 – Made videos criticizing the health law and posted them on YouTube. In June and July.
8 – Posted infographics criticizing the health law on Twitter. Mostly in late June and mid-July.
9 – Made tax credits for premiums less generous. Finalized in April.
10 – Used news releases to spread negative information about the law. As early as February.
11 – Weakened enforcement of the individual mandate. Reported in February.
12 – Removed useful guidance for consumers about the law from its website. As early as Jan. 20.
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