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The article does not list the people's ages. But we can be confident that they are not 80.

They are on an ACA plan, whereas an 80-year-old would be on medicare. They are also photographed in the article and.... obviously are not 80.

What does the medical expenses of 80-year-olds have to do with the situation described in the article?

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The subsidies are being given to the elderly in much greater proportion (free) and not the young

But what does this have to do with the ACA costs? Is this just "the government is spending on this other thing rather than this thing?"

The government subsidizes a portion of ACA payments depending on income in America. Without the subsidies, it's unaffordable for probably 95% of the population. That's why most people rely on employer-sponsored healthcare.

But what does this have to do with 80 year olds and end of life care?

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