US EditionObamacare Costs Look Set to Spike for Millions of Americans as Senate Rejects Duelling Bills
Congress faces a critical vote on competing bills to extend ACA premium tax credits and prevent an average 114% increase in premiums for 22 million subsidized enrollees, analysts say.
- On Thursday, the U.S. Senate is expected to reject legislation extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for 22 million Americans, then vote on a Republican alternative after the Democratic plan fails.
- With the subsidies set to expire Jan. 1, the enhanced premium tax credits issue returns after the record 43-day government shutdown earlier this year, prompting Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., to pledge action.
- Amid competing bills, Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, and Sen. Bernie Moreno, R-Ohio, propose a `two-year glidepath` to phase out ACA tax credits, while other GOP measures include Medicaid cuts.
- If lawmakers fail to agree, some 22 million Americans could face premium increases and it seemed unlikely the proposals would receive the 60 votes needed in the Senate to advance.
- With a Dec. 15 enrollment deadline, ACA Marketplace enrollees must sign up to start coverage in 2026, while KFF found about 10% in Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala.'s district rely on these plans, raising stakes for 2026 midterm elections.
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On Thursday, the US Senate rejected two competing bills to prevent millions of Americans from facing an explosion in the costs of their health insurance, just a few weeks from the expiration of significant subsidies.
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Senate expected to vote on Dems' tax credit renewal, GOP to pitch alternative
The Senate is expected to reject legislation on Thursday that would extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for millions of Americans. The subsidies expire Jan. 1, meaning many people who buy health insurance on ACA marketplaces could face steep cost increases at the start of the year.As the Democrats' plan is expected to fail, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said that Senators will vote on a proposal from Republican Sens. Bill Cassidy and Mike…
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