"Democrats say extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits is urgent. Republicans say there's plenty of time to figure it out. As the government shutdown goes on, there are a lot of mixed messages on Capitol Hill about the health care issue at the center of the fight. The tax credits that make ACA health care premiums affordable for many Americans don't expire until December, as Republican lawmakers note."
"But Democratic lawmakers want to see them extended before enrollment begins Nov. 1, and they have made that a condition of voting to reopen the government. It's not just a battle over political messaging. These are real health insurance marketplaces where real people 24 million of them buy coverage. The amount the federal government picks up for their monthly premiums makes a big difference. Here are five key facts about the policy."
Democratic lawmakers demand extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits before Nov. 1 open enrollment and have tied that demand to votes to reopen the government. Republican lawmakers note the credits do not expire until December and argue there is time to resolve the issue. The subsidies reduce monthly premiums for about 24 million marketplace enrollees, significantly affecting affordability and coverage choices. Recent polling shows broad bipartisan support for extending the enhanced credits beyond 2025, including a KFF result of 78% approval and a Republican poll finding 72% support in competitive districts. The approaching open enrollment heightens urgency and could disrupt coverage if timing is not resolved.
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