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In a special episode of the poor over today, we're explaining the debate about health

care, including where VP Harris and former President Trump stand.

This is the 13th episode of our election collection, designed to help us grow in understanding

and compassion on key 2024 election topics.

Health care costs top the list of expenses Americans are fretting over.

Three and four adults say they are very or somewhat worried about being able to afford

unexpected medical bills or the cost of health care services for themselves or their families.

At least 80% of voters say it is very important that White House Hopefuls

talk about their plans for health care costs on the campaign trail.

So what are the two sides saying in the run up to November?

We'll leave you in suspense and explain some key health care debate terms

you should know. Medicaid, a health care

program provided by federal and state governments for low-income Americans.

Medicaid is the largest source of health coverage in the US.

Medicare, a federally funded health insurance program for people ages 65 plus and younger people with disabilities.

Single-payer health care, a system in which the government is the only payer of health care costs in place of private insurance,

and covers all qualifying health care expenses from money collected through taxes.

This system is used by 17 countries including Bahrain, Canada, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland,

Iceland, Italy, Japan, Kuwait, Norway, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,

the United Emirates, and the United Kingdom.

Medicare for All, a proposal for a single-payer health care program in the United States

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