Advocates talk ACA tax credit extension, as Senate again prepares for vote
Alabama's lawmakers are backing competing health affordability plans as the U.S. Senate plans to vote again on extending ACA subsidies.
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Alabama faith leaders urge Congress to extend ACA tax credits
Eighty-seven congregational and community leaders organized through the Cover Alabama Coalition cited moral obligations and potential premium hikes.
Sen. Britt addresses Epstein files, upcoming changes to SNAP
A new federal healthcare plan will need to “drive down costs and still have, obviously, the accessibility,” Britt said.
ACA subsidy debate continues as Alabamians face rising insurance costs
More than 477,000 Alabamians are enrolled in ACA Healthcare Marketplace insurance plans, over 90 percent of whom receive subsidized coverage.
Rep. Sewell talks government shutdown, urges ACA tax credit extension
“This is about more than numbers on a page. It’s about the lives and livelihoods of the people that I represent,” Sewell said.
Cover Alabama urges Congress to extend ACA tax credits as part of budget negotiations
A nonpartisan alliance of groups urged Congress to extend Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits, critical for 400,000 Alabamians' coverage.
Alabama hospitals to face millions in losses if ACA subsidies expire
A new report found providers nationwide would face billions in lost revenues and uncompensated care spikes if Congress allows ACA subsidies to expire.
Healthcare coalition calls on Congress to defend “critical” insurance subsidies
An Alabama medical advocacy coalition raised the alarm regarding potential Affordable Care Act premium increases, citing concerns for nearly half a million Alabamians.
Republican budget could cost billions for Alabama, other states yet to expand Medicaid
A new report detailed how Republican budget proposals could cost non-expansion states billions, risking coverage for millions and jeopardizing health sector jobs.