As we all await that big moment in November, more light is shed on the philosophies of the candidates when it comes to taxes. A special report detailed the policies that both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump have with regard to taxes.
While factors including individual tax incentives and business taxes and incentives were highlighted, the ACA-related taxes were also discussed.
It’s a curious case for the health reform tax info to be included, considering Trump’s firm stance on repealing the Affordable Care Act should he enter office.
However, the Republican Presidential Nominee has since modified his tune to include that he would keep “the good parts” of the ACA, without an articulation of those aspects. Further, he would look into the escalating prices of prescription medication.
Meanwhile, Clinton has maintained that she would keep the ACA with some modifications.
These would include:
- Buy-ins for Medicaid starting at over 55, with prescription medication price reductions
- Lowering of copays
- Further the Medicaid expansion mission
- Repeal the Cadillac Tax.
While Clinton’s plan is far more detailed than Trump’s, it once again conveys that those “good parts” he referenced are still pending as an outstanding balance to the American public.