Millions of Americans are facing major health insurance hikes after the Senate failed to pass either party's plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Senate rejects extension of health care subsidies as costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
- By MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press
The Senate has rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs at the beginning of the year. Senators on Thursday rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for three years and a Republ…
- ALI SWENSON Associated Press
The Senate rejected two bills that would have addressed expiring COVID-era subsidies. Affordable Care Act subsidies will end in three weeks, more than doubling the premiums for many.
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The Senate is heading toward a high-stakes health care vote on Thursday that could shape insurance costs for more than 20 million Americans.
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