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Obamacare is still on Trump’s mind — but outlook appears doubtful - Roll Call

President Trump wants to talk with Democratic lawmakers about the Affordable Care Act, but an election year would complicate negotiations.

Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025

'Zero Confidence': Experts Warn It's Too Late To Implement GOP's Proposed ACA Changes

With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage in full swing, experts are warning that Congress may have run out of time to implement the health policy changes Republicans are demanding. As both parties remain locked in a budget standoff, millions of Americans could soon face higher premiums and reduced…

Benzinga · Nov 2, 2025

Marjorie Taylor Greene Blasts Speaker Mike Johnson For Keeping GOP Health Care Plans Secret: Says She Has To Go to A Secure Room To 'Find Out'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) accused House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) of withholding details of a Republican alternative to the Affordable Care Act, intensifying GOP tensions as health care costs loom as a 2026 election issue.

Benzinga · Oct 29, 2025

Democrats Shut Down the Government to Obscure Obamacare's Failures

The fight over whether to extend "temporary" health insurance subsidies is really a fight over how best to hide the costs created by the Affordable Care Act.

Reason · Oct 1, 2025

Oscar Health Set For HIMS-Style Moonshot? Shorts Could Burn As ACA Buzz Builds

Oscar Health Inc (NYSE:OSCR) just became one of Wall Street's buzziest policy trades. With ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidy chatter swirling ahead of a possible government shutdown, the tech-driven insurer is drawing Hims Hers Health Inc (NYSE:HIMS) style moonshot comparisons — and short sellers may be sitting on a powder…

Benzinga · Sep 19, 2025

Chuck Schumer Says Trump Wants A Government Shutdown: 'He Doesn't Want To Do Anything About The Crisis He's Created'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums higher for millions.

Benzinga · Sep 17, 2025

Centene stock uncertainty as ACA subsidy expiration looms: What investors need to know about rising medical costs and 2026 Marketplace risk

Centene’s recent stock drop is closely linked to a combination of higher-than-expected medical costs amid challenging trends in the Affordable Care Act market and anticipation of the scheduled end to enhanced subsidies.

Fortune · Sep 12, 2025

'Not Having Health Insurance Is An Emergency': Suze Orman Urges Americans To Budget Now As ACA Subsidies Expire And Premiums Skyrocket

Rising health care costs are about to hit millions of Americans hard. Personal finance expert Suze Orman is sounding the alarm as temporary Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire in 2026 — a change that could cause premiums to jump by more than 75%, according to KFF.

Benzinga · Sep 12, 2025

The Hidden Human Cost of Prior Authorization: Families Caught Between Urgent Medical Need and Insurance Rules

According to the American Journal of Public Health, medical bankruptcy in the United States is still one of the common causes despite the Affordable Care Act.

International Business Times · Sep 2, 2025

Obamacare Subsidies Helping Over 19 Million Could Leave Consumers With 75% Higher Premiums — KFF Warns Of 'Double Whammy'

People who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces could face sharp premium shocks in 2026, with monthly out-of-pocket costs jumping as much as 75% as enhanced federal subsidies expire and insurers seek steeper rates, according to new analyses.

Benzinga · Aug 28, 2025