Democrats want health care tax credits to end the shutdown. Why the GOP says not yet.

Democrats say Congress needs to permanently extend the credits now before open enrollment for state health insurance marketplaces begins Nov. 1. Republicans say they will not discuss health policy as ... Read More

Health Insurance Tax Credits and the Government Shutdown: What to Know

Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes. Read More

Here's what the end of ACA subsidies could mean for your health insurance

Premium payments will increase by 114% if Congress does not extend the enhanced premium tax credits,” warned KFF’s Cynthia Cox. Read More

What to know about expiring health care tax credits at heart of government shutdown debate

Wisconsin Public Radio Expanded health insurance tax credits passed in 2021 for the Affordable Care Act are set to expire at the end of the ... Read More

Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown

The federal government's shut down centers around Democrats insisting that any deal addressing their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can wait until the government is fund ... Read More

Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year. If not extended, ... Read More

What to know about the Obamacare subsidies at the center of the government shutdown

An Obamacare subsidy is at the heart of congressional lawmakers' gridlock that's caused a government shutdown. Here's how it could affect Iowans. Read More

Government shutdown will extend into next week as Senate adjourns without breaking stalemate

The government shutdown will last at least until at least next week, as the Senate adjourned until Tuesday after another round of failed votes to reopen the government. Read More

Trump open to bipartisan health care deal to end shutdown

In impromptu remarks, Trump signals willingness to continue expanded premium tax credits for coverage purchased on government-run exchanges. Read More

Government shutdown latest; IRS to furlough nearly half its staff; Senate rejects deals

There's no end in sight for the sweeping government shutdown after lawmakers again rejected spending deals on Wednesday. Read More

Health care is at the center of the government shutdown

The federal government shutdown continues as Democrats and Republicans clash over health care policy and tax credits, with no votes scheduled due to Yom Kippur. Read More

Senate votes fail again as government shutdown drags on

The government shutdown stretched into Day 9 on Thursday as another round of Senate votes failed to advance funding bills. Read More