How Eliminating Government Subsidies Could Impact Those Who Rely on the Affordable Care Act

Democrats Step Up Push to Extend ACA Subsidies as Deadline Nears

Democrats continued pushing for extending enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits before they expire at the end of December. At a Capitol press conference on Dec. 1, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) said “the clock is ticking” with about 30 days left before the tax credits lapse. He said that “tens of millions of Americans are about to experience dramatically increased healthcare costs” if Congress does not act and…

Oregon Sen. Ron Wyden on extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies

NPR’s Leila Fadel speaks with Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., about the debate in Congress to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.LEILA FADEL, HOST: For more on the politics surrounding health care costs and extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senator Ron Wyden is on the line. The senior Senator from Oregon is the highest-ranking Democrat on the Senate Finance Committee. Good morning, Senator.RON…

Trump's Idea to Extend ACA Plan Subsidies Not Fully Baked: Hassett

White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett characterized a widely discussed proposal by the Trump administration to extend subsidies that help cover premiums for Obamacare health plans as "pre-decisional." Hassett, the director of the National Economic Council, told CBS' Face the Nation that the

How eliminating government subsidies could impact those who rely on the Affordable Care Act

You may have heard reports hinting that President Donald Trump was open to extending subsidies for people on Affordable Care Act health insurance plans. He hasnt announced anything yet.The Scripps News Group in Cleveland took a deeper look into how eliminating government funds for the ACA will affect real people. Around dining room tables across Ohio, people like Anne Griffith are trying to figure out health insurance for next year.All rightlet …