Trump unveils healthcare plan without clear funding or execution timeline

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffJanuary 15, 2026 at 10:17 PM

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In January 2026, President Trump unveiled "The Great Healthcare Plan," aiming to lower costs and increase consumer choice. The plan seeks to replace government insurance subsidies with direct payments into health savings accounts. The White House claims this will strengthen price transparency and competition, also reducing the need for doctor visits. The administration called on Congress to codify drug price deals and expand over-the-counter medicine availability. However, the plan lacks specific funding details and an implementation timeline. Experts have expressed concerns that the proposed health savings accounts would disproportionately benefit wealthier Americans, while Democrats largely rejected the idea, saying they would not cover costs for most consumers.

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Democrats 30% Republican senators 30% Karoline Leavitt 40% Obamacare ×240% Trump administration 50% Congress 50% United States 60% White House ×370% The Great Healthcare Plan ×270% Donald Trump ×390%

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healthcare plan 100% healthcare costs 80% health savings accounts 70% government subsidies 60% obamacare 50% price transparency 50% drug price deals 50% consumer choice 50% direct payments 40%