"As the partial federal government shutdown reached its 20th day Monday, local Democrats in Congress aren't backing down from demands that Republicans extend a hefty health care subsidy that's currently lowering the cost of care for 1.7 million Californians and tens of thousands of Bay Area residents. The federal government shut down Oct. 1 amid a bid by Democrats in the U.S. Senate to extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credit, which has lowered costs for millions nationally since its Biden-era expansion."
"Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson has described the credit as a boondoggle and slammed Democrats for repeatedly withholding their votes this month in a stop-gap measure to fund the government. Without an agreement, the credit will expire at the end of December. The Californians who receive the credit would see their premium rise $125 per month on average, according to Jagdip Dhillon, a spokesperson for Covered California, the state's Affordable Care Act marketplace."
The partial federal government shutdown entered its 20th day while Democrats demand extension of an expanded Affordable Care Act premium tax credit. The credit currently lowers premiums for about 1.7 million Californians and tens of thousands in the Bay Area and will expire at the end of December without congressional agreement. Covered California estimates an average premium increase of $125 per month for current recipients. Local Democratic members blamed Republicans for refusing to negotiate, warned of rising costs for constituents, identified specific districts facing increases, and scheduled events such as virtual town halls to press for continuation of the tax credits.
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