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The Democrats’ Inaccurate Talking Point

An estimated 13 million fewer Americans would have health insurance by 2025 if the health care law’s individual mandate is repealed. But that doesn't mean that all 13 million would be kicked off their insurance plans, as some Democrats claim. The post The Democrats’ Inaccurate Talking Point appeared first on FactCheck.org.

Nonpartisan congressional analysts estimate that 13 million fewer Americans would have health insurance by 2025 if the health care law’s individual mandate is repealed. But that doesn’t mean that all 13 million would be kicked off their insurance plans, as some Democrats claim.

Many of them would voluntarily give up their health coverage. They would not have it taken away.

Senate Republicans overhauling the U.S. tax code to include a provision that for most individuals who do not purchase health insurance.

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