Trump Unveils Health Care Plan that Would Pay Americans Directly to Buy Coverage
Trump's plan aims to reduce premiums by over 10% and cut drug prices by up to 80% through direct payments and increased price transparency, officials said.
- President Donald Trump unveiled the Great Healthcare Plan, aiming to lower drug prices and increase transparency in healthcare, as outlined by the White House on January 15, 2026.
- The plan proposes sending health care funding directly to Americans to purchase their own insurance, replacing taxpayer-funded subsidies to insurance companies, according to Trump's announcement.
- The proposal includes measures to lower premiums and reflects previously signed executive orders by Trump, as emphasized by the White House press secretary.
- Democrats have criticized the plan, arguing it does not adequately address the high costs of health care and would not be enough for most consumers.
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The Donald Trump administration finally responded to skepticism about its new healthcare plan. On Jan. 15, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt doubled down on those plans and announced that the administration is planning to send healthcare funds directly to Americans. On the campaign trail, when Trump was asked about his healthcare plans, he infamously said he had “concepts of a plan.” After the “One Big Beautiful Bill” passed, Medicaid…
Trump's new health plan promises lower costs, but remains without concrete measures and triggers criticism from experts and politicians. An analysis.
Trump announces health care plan outline
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced the outline of a health care plan Thursday that he wants Congress to take up as Republicans face increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire.
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