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Trump plan could cut health care for 25 million

A new report from the Commonwealth Fund says Donald Trump's health care reform plan could leave as many as 25 million Americans uninsured, while Hillary Clinton's would add almost 10 million people to the insured pool.

By Marlene Y. Satter | Updated on September 26, 2016
As the presidential debates kick off, will Donald Trump's health care reform policy become more clear? (Photo: iStock)

If you have, or need, health insurance, maybe think twice before casting your ballot for Trump.

The Hill reports the nonpartisan Commonwealth Fund studied both candidates’ health care plans, and determined that Republican candidate Donald Trump’s plan would not only push the number of insureds down lower than where they were before the Affordable Care Act took effect, it would primarily affect those with low incomes and in poor health.

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