Amid Trump Cuts, Uber Kicks Off Campaign to Enroll Drivers in Obamacare

The Trump administration has shortened the Affordable Care Act enrollment period, which is currently open. It also has cut the advertising budget to $10 million and slashed by 40% the budget for support staff, known as navigators, who help people choose policies.

“Those are gone in most parts of the country,” said Stride Health Chief Executive Noah Lang in a phone interview on Friday.

The enrollment period ends on December 15 in most states.

“There’s independent contractors who need coverage right now. The law of the land says they have access to it. It’s our No. 1 job to make sure they get it,” Lang said.