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Democratic Mayors Battle Trump's ACA Enrollment Cutbacks

7/3/2025

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Mayors Defend ACA

Democratic mayors are pushing back against the Trump administration's new rules that cut the Affordable Care Act enrollment period and tighten income verification. With the potential to leave 2 million people without coverage, critics warn these changes threaten the ACA's mission, while the Department of Health and Human Services insists they will streamline the marketplace and reduce premiums for those who qualify.

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Columbus Sues Trump

Columbus, Ohio, is taking a stand against the Trump administration, filing a lawsuit over proposed rules that threaten health insurance for millions. The city argues these changes could skyrocket premiums and out-of-pocket expenses, enabling insurers to deny coverage for minor medical debts. Chicago and Baltimore are rallying alongside, united in the fight to safeguard vulnerable communities.

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Mayors Defend ACA

Democratic mayors are pushing back against the Trump administration's new rules that cut the Affordable Care Act enrollment period and tighten income verification. With the potential to leave 2 million people without coverage, critics warn these changes threaten the ACA's mission, while the Department of Health and Human Services insists they will streamline the marketplace and reduce premiums for those who qualify.

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