Two problems with Ryan’s argumentBut Ryan’s theory—that a flat tax credit will eliminate the work disincentives associated with Obamacare—is flawed for two reasons. The second—and most important—flaw in Ryan’s theory is that he doesn’t account for the interaction of Medicaid with his tax credits. The AHCA poverty trapOn Friday, I raised these concerns on Hugh Hewitt’s radio show. The last point I’d say is the way the tax credit is designed is the way insurance works. INVESTORS’ NOTE: The biggest publicly-traded health insurance companies include UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH), Anthem (NYSE:ANTM), Aetna (NYSE:AET), Molina (NYSE:MOH), and Centene (NYSE:CNC).

Source: Forbes March 11, 2017 20:27 UTC