Chrysa Ostenso is the owner of a small optometry clinic in Lady Smith. She says the ACA tax credits not being extended would force her to pay an extra $1,500 a month for premiums and that she could be forced to go into her 401k assets — and she’s not alone.
Pulling from a 401K. Going back to work. ACA costs worry self-employed
Chrysa Ostenso expects to pull money from her 401(k) to pay for the $1,500-a-month health insurance she’ll get next year when the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits end.
As Congress begins health care debate, Mainers grapple with insurance price hikes
Arundel resident Emily Ingwersen is looking at an increase of $1,400 per month to continue her family’s health insurance coverage next year if the tax credit they receive isn’t extended by Congress.
Iowans still in limbo as healthcare talks set to begin in Congress
With the government reopen, Iowans who rely on Affordable Care Act tax credits are eagerly awaiting to see how Congress will act.
SNAP recipients feel ‘betrayed’ and ‘judged’ amid government shutdown cuts
This month, the food stamps never arrived. Instead, Skinner got a notice saying the benefits would not be coming because of a funding battle between Republicans and Democrats in Washington that shut down the federal government. Without the food assistance, she said, she will be forced to turn to help from a food bank, which means she won’t be able to get the vegetables, proteins and fibers she needs for her heart-healthy diet and to help control her diabetes. Skinner is one of countless SNAP recipients across the country who feel ‘betrayed’ and ‘judged’ amid government shutdown cuts.
SNAP recipients say they’re left with tough choices as shutdown threatens food aid
As the government shutdown continues, the Trump Administration says it will soon pause payments to people on SNAP, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program that helps more than 40 million people pay for groceries. Sara Stone answers six questions about what the loss of SNAP benefits could mean for her family.
Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs
Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs The federal government could shut down Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress at an impasse over health care policies. Democrats want to extend enhanced premium tax
Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package
Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package The possibility of a government shutdown is putting some who depend on the Affordable Care Act on notice. It could take effect Wednesday unless there’s a deal. Senate Democrats
What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms
What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats warned Friday that tens of thousands of Iowans could face skyrocketing health insurance premiums or lose coverage altogether if Republicans in Congress fail to
Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms
Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms DES MOINES, Iowa — A shutdown of the federal government is looming. The U.S. Senate has been working to pass a continuing resolution to fund itself for seven weeks, but the Republican majority