Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits

Impact of Lost Health Insurance Subsidies Already Seen

The expiration of enhanced tax credits for the purchase of health insurance on Affordable Care Act exchanges is expected to put the cost of such plans beyond the reach of approximately 4.8 million people in 2026 and result in a significant increase in uninsured Americans. Just two weeks into the new year, the number of people who have purchased health exchange policies is reportedly 800,000 fewer than last year at this time. For a closer look at the anticipated impact of the loss of Affordable Care Act premium subsidies, see the following articles: NBC News – “ACA sign-ups fall as [...]

Federal Health Policy Update for January 8

The following is the latest health policy news from the federal government for December 29 to January 8. Some of the language used below is taken directly from government documents. Congress Congress returned from winter recess facing a full policy agenda and health care issues remain prominent. Following the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits, the House is expected to vote on a three-year clean extension brought by a discharge petition from Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jefferies (D-NY). The Senate is unlikely to advance the measure but a bipartisan group of senators is developing an alternative: [...]