Affordable Care Act

Enhanced Premium tax credits

KFF Health News: Congressional Stalemate Creates Chaos for Obamacare Shoppers

8 Things to Watch for 2026 ACA Open Enrollment

The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season begins November 1, and with it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, increases in out-of-pocket premiums, and changes to Marketplace enrollment and eligibility rules.

Quick Take: ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay

ACA Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average If Enhanced Tax Credits Expire

Calculator: ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit

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Nov 7, 2024

Voters Chose Republicans This Year in Spite of Differences on Health Care

Liz Hamel

Despite [Republicans’] victories, there are signs in the polling that voters are not necessarily aligned with some of the policies Republicans may pursue when it comes to health care. ... more
Nov 6, 2024

What Trump’s 2024 Victory Means for the Affordable Care Act

Cynthia Cox

During his winning 2024 campaign, President-elect Trump made conflicting statements about the future of Obamacare, though his record during his first term suggests that big changes could be in store. ... more
Oct 2, 2024

What did Sen. JD Vance mean by ‘Reinsurance?’

Cynthia Cox

Vance’s debate comment likely refers to state reinsurance waivers, largely approved by the Trump Administration. These waivers aimed to lower unsubsidized premiums by offsetting insurer costs for very sick enrollees. ... more