Your answer is glib and quite honestly, uninformed.
24 million people is a whole lot, regardless of population size. And, yes, it does affect employer's insurance in that a lot of policies are going up in cost to cover the shortfall from those who will no longer be buying insurance and that ends up resulting in lowered economic growth and lower wages. It will also push more people into bankruptcy and onto public assistance, which is ultimately very costly.
It is very definitely a deliberate act of government to uninsure people and take away a benefit. That's what the shutdown was about and ultimately they voted down the opportunity to keep people insured.
You can agree with what they've done, but don't pretend it's not what it is.
And, by the way, here is the AI overview of McDonald's insurance for hourly employees (different from salaried employees, who have better insurance). If you think their costs aren't going up, you're deluded.
Yes, McDonald's hourly employees
can get health insurance, but it's often through optional, limited-benefit plans (like "Mini-Meds") with lower coverage and higher out-of-pocket costs, or sometimes access to more robust PPO plans, depending heavily on the specific franchisee and whether the employee works full-time (typically 30+ hrs/week). Eligibility and plan quality vary significantly, with some plans offering minimal coverage for routine issues, while larger franchises might provide better options, but it's generally not automatic or comprehensive for everyone.