Ashley Washington is currently on maternity leave until early January, and The Catalyst Newsletter is now authored by Regan McManus, Director of Aging Initiatives.
News and resources tailored to our Senior Services community, including relevant reports, educational opportunities, policy updates and more.
On December 17, House Republicans narrowly passed a conservative health care bill that excludes any extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits, making it likely these subsidies will expire on December 31. Leading up to the vote, a group of moderate Republicans had pushed House leaders to instead allow a vote on a simple extension bill, including 4 Republicans joining Democrats in a procedural move to force a vote on such legislation.
What's Next?
Centrist Republicans and Democrats are now pursuing a bipartisan path forward, including a proposal from Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick to renew subsidies for two years with income-based caps. While the House bill is expected to stall in the Senate, advocates hope for action before the next government funding deadline on January 30th. The KFFestimates premium payments will increase by an average of $1,016 next year if Congress allows the enhanced tax credits to expire, which will lead to coverage losses, raise uncompensated care risks, and add financial strain for providers serving impacted populations.
CAPITOL CONVERSATIONS SERIES
Plan to join us for our next webinar scheduled for Thursday, January 15, 2026, from 1-2 PM ET. We will be offering an outlook for Congressional and Administration activity for the upcoming year.
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