The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, offers premium tax credits to help individuals afford health insurance, reducing monthly payments for those who purchase their own health insurance.
During the pandemic, these tax credits were temporarily expanded, qualifying more individuals for benefits. However, these credits are set to expire at the end of 2025 unless Congress extends them.
Many Democrats advocate for extending the credits, while some Republicans prefer to see them expire. The federal government shutdown has become a point of contention, with each side attributing the cause to the other.
Unless Congress extends them, the credits will expire.
Autor's resume: Georgia leaders discuss ACA premium credits.