AJMC November 13, 2025
Key Takeaways
- The government shutdown ended without resolving the ACA subsidy issue, leaving future insurance costs uncertain.
- Senate Republicans agreed to vote on extending ACA subsidies, but House Republicans have not committed.
- Without subsidy extensions, ACA premiums could significantly increase, affecting millions of Americans.
- House Democrats may use a discharge petition to force a vote on ACA subsidies, needing bipartisan support.
- President Trump’s plan to redirect funds for other insurance types raises concerns about affordability and coverage.
A vote on the House floor allowed for the government to reopen immediately, but the fight over the extension of ACA subsidies still goes on.
After the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate-approved government funding package on November 12,...







