Policy makers expect the individual mandate, which compels many individuals to purchase health insurance by law, to do all of the following EXCEPT:

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The individual mandate is expected to increase the coverage of health insurance, prevent the adverse selection death spiral, and reduce the costs of health insurance for unhealthy people. However, it is not expected to reduce health care demand, as it aims to increase access to health care services by ensuring more individuals are covered by health insurance.

Policy Makers Expect the Individual Mandate, Which Compels Many Individuals