"These enhanced subsidies (which are set to expire at the end of the year) were introduced in 2021 and lowered monthly premiums for those who buy coverage on the marketplaces. The subsidies are a key sticking point between Democrats and Republicans, with Democrats calling for an extension, while Republicans say negotiations should happen after the funding is approved."
"According to KFF, if the enhanced subsidies expire, out-of-pocket premium payments would increase by 114%, from $888 on average in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026. Another key issue with the shutdown is the expiration of the Medicare telehealth flexibilities, which expired on Tuesday and will remain expired unless Congress includes them in the next funding bill."
A government shutdown began early Wednesday after Congress failed to pass a funding bill. The shutdown threatens to let Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of the year. Families USA criticized congressional leaders for not extending the enhanced subsidies and warned that their expiration will hurt working-class Americans. The subsidies, introduced in 2021, lowered monthly marketplace premiums and remain a central point of disagreement between Democrats and Republicans. KFF projects out-of-pocket premium payments would rise sharply if subsidies lapse. Medicare telehealth flexibilities have expired and will remain expired unless included in the next funding bill.
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