MedPage Today December 11, 2025
Costs are set to rise for millions of Americans
The Senate on Thursday rejected legislation to extend Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits, essentially guaranteeing that millions of Americans will see a steep rise in costs in 2026.
Senators rejected a Democratic bill to extend the subsidies for 3 years and a Republican alternative that would have created new health savings accounts — an unceremonious end to a months-long effort by Democrats to prevent the COVID-era subsidies from expiring on Jan. 1.
Ahead of the votes, Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer of New York warned Republicans that if they did not vote to extend the tax credits, “there won’t be another chance to act,” before premiums rise for many people...
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