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politics8 days ago•18 min saved

Gridlock sinks Obamacare subsidies extension amid Hyde dispute

Lawmakers spent months trying to extend the pandemic-era enhanced Obamacare subsidies but failed to reach a deal, with key impasses over the Hyde Amendment abortion policy, fraud concerns, and overall cost. The stalemate occurred against a backdrop of a looming government funding deadline and a protracted shutdown, leaving millions facing higher ACA premiums in 2026 and shaping the midterm political narrative as Democrats argue for relief and Republicans point to structural health‑care costs and fraud fixes.

via Politico|

#affordability #congress #hyde-amendment

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Democrats push to keep no-premium ACA plans amid subsidy talks

Democrats are pressing to extend enhanced ACA subsidies and preserve zero-premium plans, arguing that Premiums could push low-income enrollees off the exchanges, especially in states that did not fully expand Medicaid, while Republicans warn of fraud and favor a small premium compromise; a three-year extension remains uncertain despite some bipartisan House support.

via Politico|

#aca-subsidies #fraud-concerns #medicaid-expansion

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Trump unveils sweeping GOP health-care blueprint focused on price cuts and transparency

Trump unveiled a comprehensive health-care blueprint aimed at enshrining his executive actions into law, pressuring Congress to codify drug-price deals (including most-favored-nation provisions), expand price transparency for insurers and providers, fund cost-sharing reductions, and launch a consumer-focused discount site, while Republicans remain divided over subsidies and abortion provisions and critics warn the plan may struggle to pass.

via Politico|

#drug-pricing #health-care #obamacare

politics1 month ago•28 min saved

Bipartisan Obamacare subsidy talks stall as deadline looms

Senate bipartisan talks to extend the expired Obamacare subsidies are stalling as lawmakers head into a recess, with the White House releasing a framework that does not include the subsidies. Republicans cite sticking points like the Hyde amendment while Democrats say progress remains possible; negotiators say the text isn’t ready and the informal deadline has passed, signaling a high-stakes, last-ditch effort to curb health costs and avert a political setback.

via Politico|

#healthcarecosts #hydeamendment #obamacare

politics1 month ago•4 min saved

Ohio lawmakers split as three Republicans join Democrats to revive ACA subsidies for three years

Five Ohio lawmakers backed a Democratic bill to restore expired Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years, with three Republicans joining Democrats in defying Trump on the measure. Most Ohio Republicans opposed extending the subsidies, and the bill now heads to the Senate where prospects are uncertain. Supporters say reviving the tax credits could relieve about half a million Ohioans facing higher premiums, while critics warn about cost and debt.

via Ohio Capital Journal|

#aca-subsidies #bipartisanship #health-care-costs

healthcare-and-pharmaceuticals1 month ago•28 min saved

Trump weighs veto on ACA subsidy extension, fueling Obamacare uncertainty

President Donald Trump said he might veto a Democratic-backed bill to restore federal health-insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, injecting uncertainty into a partisan fight as subsidies expire at the end of 2025 and Americans face an enrollment deadline of January 15 (with potential extension).

via Reuters|

#aca-subsidies #health-policy #healthcare-and-pharmaceuticals

politics1 month ago•9 min saved

Fresh GOP dealmaker pushes Obamacare subsidy revival

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, a freshman aligned with Trump, is driving a bipartisan push to extend Obamacare subsidies, aiming to win about 35 GOP votes for a two-year extension that adds a $5 monthly premium minimum and a 700% FPL cap, with the second year allowing subsidies to be taken as cash in health savings accounts; the talks include Collins, Shaheen, Kaine, Murkowski and King, and are tangled with abortion-language disagreements that Democrats say could derail the deal.

via Politico|

#abortion-language #bernie-moreno #obamacare

politics1 month ago•2 min saved

House Approves Three-Year Extension of Obamacare Subsidies Amid Bipartisan Negotiations

The House voted 230-196 to extend Obamacare subsidies for three years, with some Republican support, aiming to pressure the Senate for a bipartisan deal amid rising healthcare costs and political risks for Republicans, especially in states with higher enrollment and premiums.

via Bloomberg.com|

#bipartisan #healthcare-costs #house-vote

healthcare1 month ago•2 min saved

States and Communities Face Impact as ACA Subsidies End

As federal Obamacare subsidies expire, some states like New Mexico are covering the costs, while others like Georgia refuse, leading to potential coverage gaps and increased premiums, especially impacting rural hospitals and uninsured populations. States are debating whether to fill the gap themselves, with some viewing it as a matter of life or death.

via Politico|

#healthcare #insurance-premiums #medicaid

healthcare2 months ago•7 min saved

States face challenges as ACA subsidies expire and sign-ups stabilize

While overall Obamacare sign-ups are steady compared to last year, some states are experiencing higher termination rates, fewer new enrollees, and increased consumer calls for help, raising concerns about the impact of the expiration of enhanced subsidies in January, which could lead to higher premiums and lower enrollment if not extended by Congress.

via Politico|

#enrollment #healthcare #obamacare

politics2 months ago•1 min saved

Congressional Divisions Threaten ACA Subsidy Extensions and Premium Stability

The U.S. House is preparing to vote on a three-year extension of Obamacare subsidies, with bipartisan support expected, despite opposition from some Senate Republicans and a Republican health care bill that does not address the subsidies, risking their lapse at year's end.

via Politico|

#bipartisan #healthcare-policy #house-vote

politics2 months ago•4 min saved

Congress departs without extending Obamacare subsidies, risking higher premiums for Americans

Congress has left town for the holidays without passing a bill to extend enhanced Obamacare tax credits, which will expire in two weeks, potentially causing millions to face higher premiums and coverage loss, amid internal Republican disagreements and ongoing bipartisan negotiations for a solution in the new year.

via CNN|

#bipartisan #congress #healthcare

politics2 months ago•11 min saved

House GOP Advances Health Care Bill Amid Subsidy and Funding Uncertainties

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.

via NPR|

#aca #congress #healthcare-reform

politics2 months ago•2 min saved

House GOP Declines Vote on Extending Healthcare Subsidies, Raising Premium Concerns

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced there will be no vote to extend COVID-era healthcare subsidies, likely leading to increased premiums for millions of Americans, as Republicans cite budget concerns and Democrats push for a quick extension amid upcoming elections.

via BBC|

#government-shutdown #healthcare-subsidies #house-of-representatives

politics2 months ago•3 min saved

Congressional Divisions and Last-Minute Moves on Obamacare Extensions

Senate leaders are debating how to address a controversial provision in the defense bill related to military helicopter safety technology, with some senators pushing to attach the ROTOR Act as an alternative, but no firm votes are scheduled yet.

via Politico|

#amendments #defense-bill #obamacare