The Checkup with Doctor Mike Former Head of Medicaid Exposes America’s Insurance Crisis
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Jul 2, 2025 Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, the former CMS administrator and health policy expert, dives into the troubled waters of Medicaid. She breaks down the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system, highlighting major issues like prior authorizations and soaring drug prices. Listeners will learn about the challenges faced by patients, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and the dire need for transparency in healthcare decisions. Brooks-LaSure also advocates for systemic reforms to better support both healthcare providers and vulnerable populations.
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Understanding Medicare Basics
- Medicare covers nearly all seniors aged 65+ who have worked 40 quarters, plus some disabled individuals.
- It operates as both traditional fee-for-service and insurer-run Medicare Advantage plans with different rules.
Choosing the Right Insurance Plan
- When choosing insurance, balance premium costs with potential out-of-pocket expenses.
- Check if your preferred doctors and medications are covered by the plan.
Affordable ACA Plans Advice
- Use healthcare.gov or state websites to find ACA individual market plans with sliding scale tax credits.
- Most people can find plans costing $10 or less per month, making coverage affordable.