The subsidies have played a major role in expanding access to health care, helping ACA Marketplace enrollment more than double since 2020. Losing affordable health insurance means delaying doctor visits, skipping prescriptions, and facing greater health risks long-term. This crisis highlights a deeper issue: America’s dependence on a for-profit health care system that puts profit above people. Shifting toward preventative care, healthier diets centered on plants, and community-focused policies could ease the strain on both wallets and the environment. Choosing plant-based meals, reducing waste, and speaking up for fair health care access are all steps toward protecting what matters most.