Trump Announces New Healthcare Plan
President Donald Trump is preparing to unveil a major initiative aimed at lowering skyrocketing healthcare costs—an issue impacting millions of seniors and middle-class families. According to White House officials speaking with MS Now, the announcement could come as early as Monday from the White House.
The president is expected to outline the proposal alongside Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, as the administration pushes for serious relief from rising insurance premiums. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also confirmed on NBC’s Meet the Press that Americans should expect an official announcement this week focused on cutting healthcare expenses.
Senior officials say Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) have already been briefed as the White House moves to stop the premium spikes created under the Affordable Care Act.
Trump’s “Healthcare Price Cuts Act”: A Direct Response to Obamacare Failures
The new proposal—called the Healthcare Price Cuts Act—targets what the administration describes as “surprise premium hikes” driven by Obamacare mandates. For many older Americans, these increases have become a growing financial burden, especially for those living on fixed incomes.
A major provision eliminates the ACA’s “zero-premium” subsidies, which conservatives say have opened the door to fraud and “ghost beneficiaries.” Under Trump’s plan, every participant would make at least a small payment—ensuring accountability, preventing abuse, and protecting taxpayer funds.
A New Incentive: Lower Premiums, More Control, and Personal Savings
The plan also offers a new savings incentive for Americans who choose lower-premium insurance options. If someone downgrades to a more affordable plan, the difference would be deposited directly into a taxpayer-backed Health Savings Account—giving individuals more control, more choice, and more financial security.
This approach rewards responsible decision-making and encourages competition—something critics say has been lacking in the ACA marketplace.
Obamacare Subsidies Are About to Expire—Millions Could Face Massive Price Hikes
The timing is crucial. At the end of the year, Obamacare subsidies are set to expire, creating the possibility of huge cost spikes for nearly 22 million Americans. Many seniors worry their premiums will skyrocket yet again.
A bipartisan House proposal seeks to extend the subsidies for two years, but its future remains uncertain. Senate Republicans have agreed to hold a vote in mid-December, but passage in both chambers is far from guaranteed.
A Renewed Push to Protect American Families
President Trump’s forthcoming announcement signals a renewed effort to:
- Lower healthcare costs
- Protect seniors and middle-class families
- Reduce government waste and fraud
- Restore common sense to a broken system
For millions who feel squeezed by rising healthcare expenses, the administration says this plan is designed to provide real relief, real accountability, and a better path forward.
