Covered California enrollees could see health care costs rise without congressional action

SHOT/CHASER: Republicans Left Scrambling As Their Health Care Crisis Hurts Their Own Voters — Protect Our Care

By shutting down the government and ripping away tax credits, Republicans started a fight, screwing over their own voters. Now, after widespread outrage about premium hikes, they admit they’re losing the fight. SHOT: KFF Analysis Shows More Than Half of ACA Marketplace Enrollees Live in Republican Congressional Districts.  “Nearly six in ten Marketplace enrollees (57%) live in congressional districts represented by a Republican. … At least 10% o…

Covered California enrollees could see health care costs rise without congressional action

By Steve Large As the government shutdown enters the second week, how much you pay for health care is at the center of the debate. If you get your health insurance through Covered California, be prepared to see your health care bills balloon. Michael Lee-Chang, a 21-year-old college student and Desiree Brannon, a 62-year-old disabled retiree, are enrolled in Covered California. “And no, I wouldn’t be able to afford the rising cost of premiums an…