As the federal budget reconciliation process heats up, Congressional committees will soon be drafting legislation that spells out the program cuts Congress will need to offset the cost of extending existing tax cuts. CHIR’s Karen Davenport discusses the growing body of research around the important role health insurance plays in the health and financial status of American families.
Right before an early executive order signaling the Trump Administration’s interest in reducing access to health coverage, House Budget Committee leadership shared a wish-list of spending cuts that will severely damage health insurance affordability for marketplace enrollees. CHIR’s Karen Davenport considers the full picture for coverage policy.
A new proposal in New York State seeks to reduce rising outpatient care costs by implementing site-neutral payment. The bill aims to cap payments, eliminate facility fees, and protect consumers from higher costs. In her latest article for CHIRblog, Karen Davenport breaks down this new proposal.
Enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) have significantly reduced health insurance premiums and expanded coverage for millions of Americans, particularly low- and middle-income individuals, but these subsidies are set to expire in 2025. If Congress doesn’t act to make them permanent, premiums will rise, leading to coverage losses and greater financial hardship for millions. CHIR’s Karen Davenport discusses what the incoming Congress can do to address healthcare affordability issues.
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