House passes bill to extend ACA subsidies
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Enhanced subsidies for Marketplace health insurance plans unlikely to be added before deadline, but experts urge people to not wait to sign up even with increased costs for many people.
Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), the former House Speaker who played a key role in the 2010 passage of the ACA, posted on X that “today is a happy day” and that “the Senate must immediately take up this bill to ensure no American is pushed out of coverage.”
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Open enrollment for 2026 Affordable Care Act health coverage ends next week, and Georgia residents are bracing for increased premiums and limited affordable coverage options compared to last year. Advocates predict that premiums in Georgia could jump as high as 75% on average,
Insurance subsidies that have helped millions of Americans pay for health coverage are set to expire on Wednesday.
Illinois is on track to see a decrease in enrollment in the Affordable Care Act, though people can continue to enroll in the program through Jan. 15.
The House vote is happening on Thursday as several lawmakers are moving forward ahead with legislation to renew subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans.
This whole thing just creates a sicker pool of people" as more people may chose to forgo care altogether, leading insurers to further raise rates.