Democratic presidential candidates might disagree on what policies to implement, but we believe we can all at least agree on one thing: facts. USAFacts is here to help you understand the data of the latest debate with numbers straight from the government. Here are reports from five key debate topics to shed more light on the largest presidential debate ever.
Healthcare
Expand Medicare or alter the Affordable Care Act? Healthcare, predictably, remained a persistent topic at the fourth debate. Senator Bernie Sanders says his Medicare for All plan eliminates out-of-pocket expenses. But how much are Americans spending on healthcare? We also have a report on five things you might not know about Medicare as it stands today. Like the fact that it doesn’t cover everything, as some people might think. There are coverage gaps relevant to an aging population, including hearing aids, vision care, and nursing home care.