Part 7/9:

The Broader Implications for Healthcare Access and Market Stability

The shift towards privatizing Medicare undermines the integrity of the social safety net systems that have been in place for years. For example, Medicare Advantage plans, although marketed as providing additional coverage, have been notorious for confusing coverage terms and denial of necessary treatments. As this trend escalates, the potential exclusion from accessible healthcare for the most vulnerable—including young adults reliant on provisions like those in the Affordable Care Act (ACA)—could come to the forefront.