Ron DeSantis, currently 47, believes that people under 50 do not require comprehensive health insurance.
Most people, particularly under 50, what they really need is a catastrophic plan that’s affordable, where then they can pay whatever they’re doing out of a health savings account.
DeSantis thinks that "catastrophic care" should suffice for individuals in this age group, as they do not need much preventive care. Notably, DeSantis and his family have access to socialized medicine through his Navy service and have also benefited from government-subsidized health care since the 2012 election.
Despite having benefited from these health care benefits, DeSantis seems to downplay their importance, suggesting that most people do not pay a lot for medical care on a routine basis.
Most people, outside of paying insurance premiums, are not paying a lot for medical on a routine basis.
Author's summary: DeSantis thinks people under 50 don't need comprehensive health insurance.