Thursday, December 18, 2025

House Republicans pass health care plan without re-upping insurance subsidies

from Politico

The House passed a conservative health care bill Wednesday evening that would not address expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, all but guaranteeing the enhanced subsidies will lapse at the end of the year.

The 216-211 vote on the legislation also capped a dramatic day for Speaker Mike Johnson, who can hardly call the measure’s passage a victory after spending the balance of the day managing an open revolt by his moderate flank.

Ultimately, the bill is dead on arrival in the Senate and will do little to quell a major intraparty split over the future of the subsidies, with many House Republicans vowing to continue to negotiate a compromise in 2026.

The health policy research group KFF estimates premium payments will increase by an average of $1,016 next year if the enhanced tax credits expire Dec. 31...

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