Democrats Face High Hopes and Hurdles on Health CostsVoters Put Health Costs on Democrats’ AgendaDemocrats’ Health-Care Promises Meet the Veto Reality
On November 9, Democrats’ gains in Congress raised hopes for lower health costs and a rollback of coverage cuts, but President Donald Trump could veto legislation. Consumers and providers in Massachusetts and New York face rising costs and coverage changes.Democrats’ congressional gains create an opening to restore coverage and lower costs, but Trump’s veto threat stands in the way. Millions face coverage changes and higher premiums.Democrats are promising a health-policy reset, but they lack the votes to override Trump and remain divided over Medicare for All. Costly proposals could prove harder to deliver than election rhetoric suggests.