The clock is ticking on the ACA subsidy set to expire at the end of this year. We're now set for a vote in January on an extension after four Republican lawmakers broke with Speaker Johnson and join Democrats to force a vote. This as Republican leadership passed their own healthcare bill today that does not include an extension of the subsidies.Our night cap is still here. Michael, you are the lady that's been on the hill these last couple of days. What more can you tell us about what House Republicans were ...

Healthcare Policy & Reform - The Republican proposal aims to lower healthcare premiums for all Americans, contrasting with the Democratic focus on insurance company bailouts [2] - The "Lower Premiums Act" seeks to reduce healthcare costs through measures like association health plans and health savings accounts [2][3] - The proposal includes cost share reductions to lower premiums for individuals in Obamacare, potentially resulting in a 12% reduction [3][4] - A key goal is to create a more competitive marketplace for health insurance, offering consumers more choices and lower deductibles [5][6][7] Consumer Impact & Choice - The plan intends to provide options for individuals to buy different kinds of health insurance plans that better suit their needs, offering lower costs and better coverage [7] - The proposal aims to allow individuals to use employer funds allocated to high-cost plans to purchase lower-cost plans in the open market through health savings accounts [12] - The initiative seeks to establish a health insurance marketplace similar to those for car and homeowners insurance, enabling consumers to shop around for better deals [13] Market Dynamics & Competition - The current health insurance market lacks competition, limiting consumer choices and potentially leading to higher premiums [5][6] - Opening up the health insurance marketplace is expected to give people choices to get lower premiums [9]

Joining us now, Dr. . Irwin Redliner. He is an MS now public health analyst and the founding director of the National Center for Disaster Preparedness at Columbia University.Angela Coros is back with us. >> It is good to see you, Dr. . Redliner.Let's talk about these ACA subsidies because there was a really upsetting headline from NBC News, which is that with Obamacare premium hikes, more people are opting for no coverage or for cheaper plans. What does that mean for those folks who are not going to have th ...

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Rebecca Davis is a cancer survivor who recently lost her job. She has almost no room for error when it comes to her finances or her health. And how do you plan your life not knowing how much it's going to cost just to to take care of your healthare needs.>> That's a great point. Um um and I think that there's a lot of stress that comes with receiving that bill in the mail. >> Rebecca is one of 22 million Americans who benefit from premium subsidies through the Affordable Care Act.also known as Obamacare. Th ...

I want to bring in Democratic Senator Ben Ray Luhan of New Mexico. Uh, Senator, I I want to ask you about what um John Thoon just said and give you a chance to respond to it because he said he hopes that you and the Democratic Party can now check your messaging box and do something. What do you say to him.>> You know, when people are elected to power, Chris, um, Republicans being in charge of the Senate right now, they control the gabble. They control legislation. They control everything.They have the House ...

So, the Senate will vote on rival health care plans today. Democrats are looking for a three-year extension on ACA subsidies that are set to expire in a matter of weeks. And a growing number of congressional Republicans are showing some support.Joining us now, Democratic Senator Dick Durban of Illinois. He's the ranking member of the Judiciary Committee. And I actually want to start with that.Um and and we'll get to healthcare in just a moment, but I don't know if you just heard our last guest, uh the new m ...

I want to bring in Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, a Republican from Pennsylvania, and Congressman Tom Squisy, Democrat from New York. They co-chair the Problem Solvers Caucus. Earlier this week, they introduced the bipartisan healthc care insurance affordability act.Good morning, uh, to both of you. Uh, this is one of the few things at least you guys agree on. The question is whether anybody else does.>> Yeah, we got to get people to pay attention. This is a very serious issue. It's affecting a lot of peopl ...

Economic Impact & Inflation - Inflation is significantly impacting families and individuals, leading to difficult choices regarding healthcare and basic necessities [1][2] - Rising prices and slowed wage growth are making it difficult for poorer Americans to make ends meet across the country [2] - The rising cost of living is a major concern, impacting decisions about family planning and healthcare [6] Healthcare Access & Affordability - Lack of healthcare insurance is a significant concern, preventing individuals from seeking necessary medical care and monitoring pre-existing conditions [4] - The expiration of Obamacare tax credits is expected to further increase healthcare costs for low-income Americans [5] - Healthcare costs are a barrier to starting a family for some individuals [6] Employment & Economic Conditions - Individuals are working long hours in demanding jobs, sometimes without benefits like health insurance [3] - The Lehigh Valley, a post-industrial area, is experiencing economic reinvention, but many residents still struggle financially [7] - The economic struggles in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, a former steel town and bellwether county, reflect broader economic trends in the US [3]

The clock is ticking for the government to pass an extension on those expiring Obamacare subsidies. And it appears that President Trump is feeling the pressure, too. Earlier this week, he suggested that he is now open to extending those subsidies if it would give Congress time to make some other changes that he supports.Now, this comes as the administration was expected to unveil a new policy that centered around a 2-year extension with income caps and other new limits backed by conservatives. But that plan ...