Trump Backs GOP Plan to Cut Out Insurance Middlemen

President Donald Trump has shown support for a new Republican healthcare plan. This plan would give money directly to people instead of insurance companies. He shared his thoughts with reporters on Air Force One. Trump likes the idea of giving up to $1, 500 to qualifying Obamacare enrollees. He believes this will help people more than giving money to insurance companies. He said, "I don't want to give the insurance companies any money. They've been ripping off the public for years. " The plan, proposed by Senators Bill Cassidy and Mike Crapo, aims to change how healthcare assistance is given. Instead of giving money to insurers, it would go directly to patients. This could be through health savings accounts or similar methods. Trump thinks this will allow people to buy better insurance that fits their needs. He said, "It could be a number of different ways, and the people go out and buy their own insurance, which can be really much better health insurance. " The plan is seen as an alternative to the current system. It would provide $1, 000 for people aged 18 to 49 and $1, 500 for those aged 50 to 64. These funds could be used to buy bronze or catastrophic plans on the ACA exchanges. However, the plan has restrictions. The funds cannot be used for abortion or gender-transition procedures. This is part of a broader push by Republicans to change healthcare subsidies. Democrats want to extend enhanced ACA subsidies, but Republicans have a different plan. They want to shift support into accounts controlled by families. This is part of an ongoing debate between the two parties.