'Unspeakable': Sanders on rising health costs and loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown

Healthcare Policy & Costs - Health insurance premiums are projected to double for approximately 20 million people [1] - Some individuals may experience a tripling or quadrupling of their health insurance premiums [1] - Potential loss of health insurance for 15 million people due to cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act [1] - Studies suggest these cuts could lead to approximately 50,000 deaths annually [1] Social Safety Net - Removal of contingency funding information for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) from the Department of Agriculture website [1] - Potential elimination of SNAP benefits for over 16 million children, parents, and grandparents [1]