The US House of Representatives, with some Republican support, passed a bill to extend COVID-era healthcare subsidies for three years, but it faces significant opposition in the Senate, making its future uncertain ahead of the midterm elections.
U.S. Rep. Monica De La Cruz, a Republican from Texas, joined Democrats in passing a three-year extension of ACA subsidies, a move that could influence upcoming elections and faces uncertain prospects in the Senate. The measure aims to address rising healthcare costs and protect millions of Texans who benefit from the subsidies, despite opposition from some Republicans.
Enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired at the start of 2026, leading to significant premium increases for millions of Americans, especially affecting middle-class and vulnerable groups, amid ongoing political debates and no immediate legislative relief.
Enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired at the start of 2026, leading to significant premium increases for millions of Americans, especially affecting middle-class and vulnerable groups, with ongoing political debates about extending the subsidies.
Enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired at the start of 2026, leading to significant premium increases for millions of Americans, especially affecting middle-class and vulnerable groups, amid ongoing political debates and no immediate legislative relief in sight.
Enhanced health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act expired at the start of 2026, leading to significant premium increases for millions of Americans, with ongoing political debates and no immediate relief in sight, raising concerns about affordability and enrollment.
Enhanced tax credits for ACA enrollees expired, leading to significant premium increases for over 20 million Americans, with many facing affordability issues amid political debates over extending the subsidies in a high-stakes election year.
Without the extension of ACA subsidies, millions of Americans could face significantly higher health insurance premiums in 2026, with some seeing increases of over 1,000%, and an estimated 4 million people might lose coverage altogether, potentially raising overall healthcare costs due to increased uncompensated care. Congress's failure to extend these tax credits, set to expire at year's end, could have widespread financial impacts on individuals and the healthcare system.
House Republicans are experiencing internal conflicts as Speaker Mike Johnson faces challenges from centrist members over the Affordable Care Act's premium tax credits, with some GOP members defecting to support a discharge petition for extending subsidies, highlighting tensions within the party amid broader legislative struggles.
Health insurance premiums are expected to rise significantly in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs, drug prices, and the loss of federal subsidies, impacting millions of Americans and increasing political debate around healthcare affordability.
Congress is on the brink of leaving for the holidays without extending the enhanced ACA subsidies, which are set to expire and could cause premiums to spike for millions, amid ongoing partisan disagreements and bipartisan efforts that have so far failed to produce a consensus.
Congress is delaying decisions on extending ACA subsidies, causing uncertainty and potential cost increases for consumers during open enrollment, amid political disagreements between Democrats and Republicans.
Rep. Kevin Kiley criticizes the House plan to extend ACA subsidies, arguing it was hastily assembled and that over 20 million people relying on these credits shouldn't suffer due to congressional inaction, as the expiration date approaches.
President Trump urged Senate Republicans to reallocate ACA subsidy funds from insurers to Americans, amid a government shutdown affecting air traffic, food benefits, and federal workers.
Americans are facing higher health insurance premiums for 2026 due to rising costs and the expiration of enhanced subsidies, amid the ongoing government shutdown.