Marjorie Taylor Greene Discusses ACA Subsidies Amid Government Shutdown
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) recently reaffirmed her stance on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies amidst a contentious government shutdown focused on health care.
“The issue of subsidies is genuine. It’s not just a hoax that people can brush aside,” Greene stated in an interview with NewsNation’s Blake Berman on “The Hill.” She highlighted concerns of small business owners and families, mentioning, “I know many families of four who are paying around $2,000 a month.”
She further expressed her worries, noting that if health insurance costs were to double or triple, individuals might have to choose between paying for rent or insurance. “This is a serious concern,” Greene commented.
She also conveyed her belief that Republicans need to become more proactive in finding solutions. “I’m in Washington, urging everyone; if we don’t address this soon, Americans will face real suffering. They aren’t focused on research and development; they’re more concerned about their financial situations and family well-being when it comes to voting,” she told Berman.
On Monday, Greene indicated her willingness to collaborate with Democrats on health care issues. She expressed frustration with the possibility of rising health insurance premiums, stating she’s “absolutely disgusted” by the prospect of increased costs if ACA tax credits were to lapse.
“However, I have to disagree on some points. Once the tax credit expires this year, the premium for my adult child’s insurance could double, affecting many hardworking families in my district,” she wrote on social media platform X.
“I’m not just following party lines or playing loyalty games. I’m a Republican, and I refuse to support illegal actions that let taxpayers fund health care and benefits for others,” she added.
Meanwhile, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) mentioned that the upcoming deadline for extending ACA subsidies feels far off. “In reality, we have about three months to negotiate. It seems like an eternity from both the White House and Capitol Hill perspectives,” Johnson remarked during an MSNBC interview.
The subsidy, initially introduced during the coronavirus pandemic, was extended until the end of 2025 under the Inflation Control Act of 2022. Public enrollment is set to begin in most states on November 1st, and insurance companies might raise premiums if they anticipate the subsidy expiring.
