Congress is running out of time to meet a crucial health care deadline

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

The standoff between the two parties over how to end the government shutdown is rapidly approaching a crucial deadline - and meeting it appears all but out of reach.

Democrats are demanding Republicans agree to extend Affordable Care Act health insurance subsidies, in exchange for their votes to reopen the government, by Nov. 1. That’s when Americans can start signing up for their 2026 health coverage; Democrats warn that millions of people will face higher premiums next year if the subsidies are allowed to expire.

Republicans have refused to negotiate over extending the subsidies until Democrats vote to end a shutdown that has dragged on for more than three weeks.

Sen. Mike Rounds (R-South Dakota), who has been involved in conversations with Democrats about how to end the impasse, said he did not see how the subsidies could be extended by Nov. 1.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/congress-running-time-meet-crucial-005303631.html

[uponit7771]

1. Do we know the date when payments start to double? tia

[Fiendish Thingy]

3. January 1, 2026

But notices of premium increases would go out November 1.

[uponit7771]

4. Got it, ap people will be able to know then they'll feel it.

Democrats have little to nothing to lose and can't make deals with the bestie of a world class pedophile... I pray they're planning on the long haul like 5 to 8 months

[BOSSHOG]

2. And why Senator Rounds

Can you not see how the subsidies could be extended? Could it be that the party of pedophile protectors doesn’t give a fuck about those who depend on such subsidies? A simple yes or no Senator.

[durablend]

5. Wouldn't be surprised

If Republicans drag it out till open enrollment passes in mid December when it's too late then (as usual) blame Democrats for it.

[Silent Type]

6. Have we already given up on PAYGO Waiver to avoid automatic 4% cut in Medicare in 2026 and

the enhanced Medicaid funding?

[BigmanPigman]

7. I don't see them doing anything until 2026.

They are cruel and their hate filled, greedy agenda is what drives them. MAGA wants to bankrupt citizens, then kill them, in that order.