Republicans Push High-Deductible Health Plans, Despite Rising Medical Debt

### Simple Version Republicans want people to get health insurance with high deductibles. This means you pay a lot of money yourself before insurance helps. They also like Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) where you can save money tax-free for medical bills. They think this makes people shop around for cheaper care. But, many people end up with big medical bills they can't pay, even with insurance.

### How Fox Would Spin It "President Trump's brilliant plan gives YOU control of YOUR healthcare money! High-deductible plans with HSAs put YOU in charge, cutting wasteful spending and making healthcare affordable. Don't let liberals take away your freedom to choose!"

### DeFoxed Reality Check While the idea is to save money, stories like Sarah Monroe's show the opposite. She had a high-deductible plan and got very sick. Even with an HSA, she couldn't afford her medical bills, ended up with over $13,000 in debt, and lost her home. Experts say it's hard to 'shop' for medical care, especially when you're seriously ill. **Medical prices have gone up a lot**, making these plans even riskier. Studies even show cancer patients with these plans are more likely to die.

### Why This Matters These policies directly impact families' financial stability and health outcomes. Pushing high-deductible plans without fixing the root causes of high medical costs can lead to devastating debt and poorer health. It's crucial to look at the real-life consequences, not just the marketing.