Here's how much ACA costs would have risen in 2025 without subsidies
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
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Americans react as premiums set to skyrocket
Tens of millions of Americans get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act and Congress has failed to extend federal subsidies that help cover the cost. Now, enrollees are seeing health care premiums skyrocket for 2026 - forcing Americans to make difficult decisions.
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House Republicans on Wednesday passed their own health care proposal as premiums are set to rise for millions of Americans in just two weeks. The legislation would expand small business access to health plans and help lower drug costs, but it does not extend ACA subsidies. Meanwhile, four House Republicans joined a Democratic-led effort that would force a vote on a proposal continuing Obamacare tax credits for another three years.
House passes GOP health care bill without ACA subsidy extension
The House has passed a GOP health care bill that does not include an extension of Affordable Care Act tax credits.
Why 4 Republicans forced vote on ACA subsidies
The House will vote early in January on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies after four Republican lawmakers joined Democrats in signing a discharge petition. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Johnson: "I have not lost control of the House"
Four House Republicans have defied Speaker Mike Johnson by signing onto a Democratic-led discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
Four Republicans help force ACA House vote
Four Republicans signed a discharge petition to force a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies for three years. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest.
Vote forced on extending ACA subsidies
A group of moderate Republicans has joined House Democrats to force a vote on extending health care subsidies. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion has more.
Four Republicans force vote on ACA subsidies
Four Republicans signed a discharge petition to force a vote on extending Affordable Care Act tax credits. CBS News' Caitlin Huey-Burns has the latest from Capitol Hill.
House set to vote on GOP health care bill
The House is expected to vote this week on a Republican plan to address rising health care costs as millions of Americans face skyrocketing insurance premiums in the new year. CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion reports.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler bashes lack of ACA vote
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Lawmakers race to address health care costs
Congressional lawmakers are racing address health care costs as Affordable Care Act credits are set to expire Dec. 31. The House is set to vote on a Republican-led plan this week. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
House set to vote on GOP health care bill
The House is set to vote on a GOP-led health care bill this week after two proposals failed in the Senate last week. Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire Dec. 31. CBS News' Taurean Small has the latest.
House GOP unveils health care plan, with vote on track for next week
The Republican proposal does not include an extension to the expiring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
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Health care blame game after Senate votes fail
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Padilla and Sheehy on health care stalemate
As it stands now, Congress will head into the new year without extending Affordable Care Act subsidies. Republican Sen. Tim Sheehy of Montana and Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla of California join "The Takeout" to discuss finding a health care solution, as well as their bipartisan proposal on wildfire recovery.
Millions of Americans could see health plan costs double as ACA credits vanish
"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January.
How end of ACA subsidies will impact premiums
In less than three weeks, millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act for their health insurance could see their premiums skyrocket. Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent at KFF, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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Democrats, GOP still at odds over health care
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Senate vote on competing health care measures
The Senate is set to vote on Thursday on competing health care measures from Democrats and Republicans amid a fast-approaching deadline that could increase costs for millions of Americans. Nikole Killion reports.
Roger Marshall unpacks his health care bill
Future health care costs for millions of Americans hang in the balance as the deadline nears to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits. The Senate will vote Thursday on two separate health care bills, one backed by Republicans and one backed by Democrats. Republican Sen. Roger Marshall of Kansas, who has proposed his own bill, joins to discuss where things stand.
Senate to hold dueling health care votes
Senate Majority Leader John Thune has announced that Republicans intend to put up a GOP-led health care bill for a vote on Thursday, alongside Democrats' proposal to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits. CBS News congressional correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns has more.
Republicans introduce more healthcare bills
Republican lawmakers are exploring three different health care proposals to navigate the fallout of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies possibly expiring. CBS News' Taurean Small reports.
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