ByOmer Awan,
Senior Contributor.
On January 15, 2026, President Trump rolled out his latest vision for healthcare in a video, known as “The Great Healthcare Plan”. The plan aims to tackle high drug costs and rising insurance premiums, while promising to maximize price transparency.
If properly implemented, the plan has the potential to transform U.S. healthcare that has been largely unaffordable for millions of Americans. Just under half of U.S. adults say it is difficult to afford health care costs, according to a KFF poll. However, as currently articulated by the Trump administration, the “Great Healthcare Plan” has a host of uncertainties that will shape what the ultimate impact of this initiative will be for the American people. Here are some unanswered questions.
Under the plan, the federal government will send money directly to eligible Americans so they can purchase health insurance of their choice. The White House announcement stops short of providing details on any definition of eligibility criteria. Without this definition, it would be difficult to assess whether this approach would improve access to care, particularly for marginalized populations.
