Republicans claim that ACA subsidy fraud is widespread, while some health policy experts disagree.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, spoke at a press conference after a recent Senate Republican Policy Luncheon held on November 19, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol. As discussions on the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium subsidies continue, Republicans are pointing to reports of fraud in the health insurance sector to […]
Sen. Bill Cassidy believes an agreement on ACA health insurance subsidies may be possible.
Senator Optimistic About Affordable Care Act Subsidy Deal December 14 – Republican Senator Bill Cassidy expressed hope on Sunday that a compromise could be reached regarding Affordable Care Act subsidies before the tax credits expire at the year’s end. This issue was a major factor in the six-week government shutdown earlier this year. During an […]
The End of Subsidies Doesn’t Mark the End of the ACA, It Marks the Start of Efforts to Lower Prices
Gottheimer Discusses ACA Subsidies on CNN During a recent segment on “CNN News Central,” Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) expressed concerns that failing to pass a bill to extend ACA subsidies would not mark the end of the Affordable Care Act, but rather, the start of increased challenges in making healthcare more affordable for individuals. Co-host […]
As ACA subsidies are about to expire, millions of Americans will experience a difficult increase in health plan expenses.
Many Americans Face Soaring Health Insurance Premiums Tina Jump from Mahwah, N.J., recently found out that her health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) would surge from around $400 to over $1,100 monthly come January—essentially a tripling of costs. This news left her in a state of panic. Jump, who earns about $72,000 […]
The significance of affordability in the discussion about ACA enhanced subsidies, according to health policy experts
Senate Health Bill Discussions Hit a Stalemate Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) and Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) concluded a press conference at the Capitol on December 11, 2025, following a failed Republican proposal to substitute expiring Obamacare subsidies with federally funded health savings accounts. The Senate subsequently initiated votes on a Democratic bill […]
With rising ACA premiums, many are choosing to go without coverage or select cheaper options.
Early Enrollment Trends in Affordable Care Act Coverage Recent early enrollment figures from various states suggest that more individuals may choose to opt out of Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage or switch to more affordable options in 2026 compared to last year. Health officials in New York, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Colorado, and California reported their initial […]
Withdrawing from a 401K. Returning to work. Concerns about ACA expenses for the self-employed.
Updated December 11, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. ET Krisa Ostenzo anticipates having to withdraw from her savings to afford her $1,500 monthly health insurance plan once the extended tax credits from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) run out next year. She and her husband managed an optometry practice in rural Wisconsin for 35 years until […]
Ending of ACA tax credits could lead to doubled premiums for 130,000 people in Nebraska
ACA Tax Credit Expiring for Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. – The extended tax credit from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2021 is set to end soon, potentially leading to a significant increase in monthly payments for over 130,000 residents of Nebraska. “Regardless of the plan, you’re going to see your costs go up as you […]
Concerns about ACA subsidies remain as enrollment deadline approaches
Health Care Bill Unlikely to Resolve Obamacare Subsidy Expiration On December 8, 2025, at the U.S. Capitol, Speaker Mike Johnson announced plans to unveil the Republican health care bill soon, aiming for a vote by month’s end. However, this effort might not break the deadlock in Congress regarding the ending of Obamacare subsidies. As the […]
Senators Moreno and Collins propose legislation to prolong ACA subsidies with an income limit and minimum premium.
Washington – New Bill Proposed on ACA Subsidies As the enhanced premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act approach their expiration at the year’s end, Republican Senators Bernie Moreno from Ohio and Susan Collins from Maine are presenting a new bill. This proposal aims to prolong the tax credit for an additional two years but […]