Bessent Says Announcement on Health Care Coming This Week

Government Intervention & Policy Changes - The Trump administration is anticipated to announce a plan to address rising health insurance premiums, potentially as early as this week [1][2] - The administration aims to secure the plan by January 30th [1] - Discussions involve the possibility of extending healthcare subsidies, potentially for an additional two years, with income caps and mandatory minimum premiums [4] Healthcare Costs & Accessibility - Healthcare prices are expected to decrease [1] - The White House is prioritizing the affordability and accessibility of healthcare [2] - A key point of contention, potentially leading to government shutdown, was the rising healthcare insurance costs for millions of Americans [2] Potential Policy Actions - President Trump has previously expressed a desire for direct payments to individuals to empower them in making healthcare decisions [3]