Show Notes
Right now, as we speak, millions of Americans are facing a healthcare crisis that could hit your family next. Open enrollment is happening this month, but with the government shutdown and the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' making its way through Congress, the rules are changing faster than most people can keep up. If you have health insurance through Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, or the ACA marketplace—your coverage could be at serious risk. Premiums are skyrocketing, subsidies are ...
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