Government Shutdown Over Health Insurance: How much am I going to pay?

19/10/2025 15 min

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Episode Synopsis

The conversation delves into the implications of government shutdowns on healthcare, particularly focusing on the role of community health centers and the impact of insurance subsidies. The discussion highlights the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers, especially in light of potential insurance losses and the suspension of telehealth services. Jonathan Chapman the President and CEO of the www.FACHC.org emphasize the importance of community health centers in providing accessible care and the need for public engagement with legislators to address these issues.Chapters00:00 - Introduction to Government Shutdown and Healthcare01:29 - Impact of Subsidy Expiration on Patients04:19 - Role of Community Health Centers06:58 - Concerns and Reassurances During the Shutdown09:36 - Advocacy and Action for Citizens12:21 - Telehealth and Rural Healthcare Challenges About Vets And Badges Host:Robert Asencio is a retired police Captain, former Florida State Representative, US Army Veteran who served as a member of the Special Operations community with over 34 years of public service experience. Vets and Badges Podcast is an initiative of HEALING - a non-profit created to support veterans, first responder and community stakeholders. For more visit: https://www.kbcf.org/programs/healing-corp/[email protected]://www.VetsAndBadges.comVAB - 2025