Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Republicans worked on the issue throughout the weekend but could not come to an agreement with a group of members who want the funds extended.

It’s official: House Speaker Mike Johnson says he won’t call a vote to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, effectively guaranteeing they will expire at the end of this month.

That means higher insurance premiums will go into effect for millions of Americans who get coverage through Obamacare next year.

The speaker made the announcement Tuesday after a closed-door Republican caucus meeting, saying that leadership failed to reach a deal with centrist members to bring up an ACA amendment on a health care bill set for a vote on Wednesday.

  • anon947262949@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 months ago

    I guess this is a “good” political outcome for democrats. They can clearly point to the republicans’ failure. But what a sad state of affairs when a good political outcome means millions facing immediate healthcare cost increases. End of Jan shutdown incoming, and even more pain in 2026.

    Anyone got a less morose take??

    • Valmond@lemmy.worldEnglish
      4·
      2 months ago

      I’m European and we’re rearming like hell. Best thing to do now but it could have been so avoided so yeah not terrible here either.

      Good luck!