"Many Democrats are up in arms that seven Democratic senators voted alongside Republicans on a deal to end the shutdown that does not include an extension of the health care subsidies they have been fighting for. LGBTQ+ members of the party are no exception, with many of them publicly expressing their disgust that any Democrats would cave. Without the subsidies, some people's health care premiums are set to increase by thousands of dollars per person, according to a KFF analysis,"
"The Senate ultimately voted for a continuing resolution to reopen the federal government without extending the ACA subsidies. Almost all Republicans voted for it - Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) did not - and they were joined by seven Democrats who crossed party lines, as well as one independent. Part of the deal was a promise to hold a vote on the ACA subsidies at a later date, without any guarantee that the House of Representatives would do the same."
Seven Democratic senators joined Republicans to pass a continuing resolution that reopens the federal government without extending Affordable Care Act premium subsidies. Many Democrats, including numerous LGBTQ+ members, strongly condemned the decision. A KFF analysis projects that without the subsidies some people's premiums could increase by thousands of dollars, with older Americans nearing retirement disproportionately affected. Premium spikes may prompt people to drop coverage, shrinking the insurance pool and raising costs for others, while others could face severe hardship without insurance. The deal includes a promise to hold a later vote on ACA subsidies, with no guarantee the House will act.
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