The ACA, Young People, and the Cost of Births to Medicaid

The video discusses the impact of government expansion in healthcare, particularly focusing on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its effects on insurance coverage for young adults. It highlights a study published in the New England Journal of Madison, which examines the ACA's provision allowing young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26. The study found a significant increase in private insurance coverage and a decrease in Medicaid coverage for childbirth among young adults. The video concludes with a call for viewer support through patrison.com.

What is the 'crowd out' effect in the context of healthcare?

• A rise in uninsured individuals

• A reduction in government healthcare programs

• Government expansion limiting private insurance

• An increase in private insurance coverage

What was one of the first provisions of the Affordable Care Act?

• Allowing young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26

• Mandating all adults to have insurance

• Reducing Medicaid coverage for childbirth

• Increasing taxes on private insurance

Before the Affordable Care Act, what percentage of births in the U.S. were financed by Medicaid?

• 45%

• 25%

• 80%

• 60%

What was the impact of the ACA provision on private insurance coverage for childbirth among young adults?

• It decreased significantly

• It remained the same

• It was unaffected

• It increased significantly

What is a potential benefit of shifting young adults from Medicaid to private insurance for childbirth?

• Increased public healthcare spending

• Reduced public healthcare spending

• Decreased private insurance premiums

• Higher rates of uninsured births