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Trump Aims to Replace ACA Amid Premium Hike Warnings

10/23/2025

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, says U.S. President Donald Trump plans to replace ACA but gave no specifics.
Oz emphasized prioritizing parts of the plan.
He criticized Democrats for holding country hostage over subsidies.
As open enrollment begins November 1, experts warn of premium hikes from expiring subsidies.
Oz described the ACA as "sick" since its inception and urged restructuring with furloughed agency staff.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator, says U.S. President Donald Trump plans to replace ACA but gave no specifics.
Oz emphasized prioritizing parts of the plan.
He criticized Democrats for holding country hostage over subsidies.
As open enrollment begins November 1, experts warn of premium hikes from expiring subsidies.
Oz described the ACA as "sick" since its inception and urged restructuring with furloughed agency staff.