Is Obamacare doomed without extended subsidies?
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What It Covers
Congressional debate over Obamacare subsidies expiring could double premiums for millions, but experts dismiss death spiral concerns despite potential enrollment drops.
Notable Moment
Cynthia Cox explains how adverse selection creates cascading dropouts where moderately sick people abandon coverage, leaving only very sick enrollees behind.
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