US EditionHealth care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
Democrats demand extended Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent a 114% average premium increase, while Republicans seek reforms amid ongoing government funding stalemate.
- Democrats used the government funding vote as leverage, forcing a shutdown on Oct. 1 by withholding votes until Republicans agree to extend ACA premium tax credits.
- In 2021, Democrats expanded premium help that ensured higher earners paid no more than 8.5% of income, driving enrollment to 24 million people this year.
- Some Republicans are advocating income limits and an end to auto-enrollment as Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., signals willingness to extend subsidies only with changes.
- With Nov. 1 approaching, lawmakers say urgency is rising as about 6 in 10 Americans worry about health costs and KFF analysis estimates premiums could rise 114%, averaging $1,016 next year.
- Some lawmakers are proposing one- or two-year extensions or phased approaches, and Democrats introduced September legislation to permanently extend credits while bipartisan talks continue.
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Health care compromise appears far off as government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
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