Lawmakers are trying to find a path forward to lower Obamacare premiums for enrollees this year, but a debate over abortion restrictions is rearing its head and could derail progress.
Changes to the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits—which made them more generous and allowed more people to benefit—expired at the end of 2025, slamming enrollees with higher premium payments.
House lawmakers are expected to clear a three-year extension of the enhanced tax credits this week, with senators using the bill as a vehicle to advance their own narrower proposal.
Even if lawmakers find bipartisan consensus, senators still could hit ...