US EditionEnd the Shutdown? That’ll Point Congress Back to Obamacare’s Rising Costs.
The shutdown, the longest in U.S. history at 36 days, stems from disagreements over ACA subsidy extensions that could raise premiums by up to $840 monthly, officials said.
- On Day 36, the U.S. government shutdown becomes the longest in history as Affordable Care Act subsidies stall talks, affecting millions of Americans who buy marketplace insurance.
- Democrats expanded the subsidies in 2021 during the pandemic, and the expanded ACA subsidies are set to expire at year-end as open enrollment for 2026 plans began Nov. 1.
- KFF and marketplace data show a 60-year-old couple’s premiums could rise 185% from $602 to $1,716, while a family of four in Summit County faces $8,500 higher costs.
- Democrats in Congress have dug in, using the enrollment cliff to force subsidy extensions, while House Speaker Mike Johnson says Republicans refuse negotiations until the government reopens, and members of Congress face growing pressure due to disruptions to federal services and rising premiums.
- Polls indicate 3 in 4 respondents favor extending ACA subsidies, as enrollment doubled from around 12 million to 24 million, with Democrats emphasizing the issue, while Republicans cite a $350 billion fiscal cost.
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Ryan launches health care survey to gauge impact of ‘massive cuts’
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Translation by Jorge Alatrista, Identidad Latina Multimedia. Read this story in English. The subsidies that help lower health plan costs under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expire at the end of the year, and without congressional intervention, premiums are projected to rise in 2026. The enhanced premium subsidies have been in the spotlight in recent weeks due to the extended federal government shutdown. Democrats are pushing to extend the s…
End the shutdown? That’ll point Congress back to Obamacare’s rising costs.
The idea of federal subsidies to help more people afford health insurance was baked into the Affordable Care Act from the start. But they’ve grown, as has the strain of overall health care spending on federal budgets.
Tens of millions of Americans have less money for groceries and health insurance premiums are skyrocketing in price.
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