House passes bill to extend health care subsidies in defiance of GOP leaders
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Key Points:
- House Democrats and a bipartisan group of Republicans are pushing to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance subsidies that expired last year, aiming to address the ongoing affordability crisis.
- The Congressional Budget Office estimates the proposed three-year extension would increase the deficit by $80.6 billion over ten years but would also expand health insurance coverage by millions.
- Some Republicans oppose the extension, citing concerns about fraud and advocating for reforms such as income limits, nominal beneficiary payments, and expanded health savings accounts.
- A group of moderate Republicans bypassed GOP leadership to join Democrats in forcing a House vote on the subsidy extension, reflecting internal party divisions and constituent pressures over rising insurance premiums.
- Former President Trump urged Republicans to take a more active role in the health care debate,
