Federal subsidies in the form of tax credits for Affordable Care Act marketplace plans reduce premiums for enrollees, and the absence or expiration of those subsidies can lead to substantially higher premiums for people buying coverage on those marketplaces.
October 09, 2025
high
policy
Explains the causal relationship between ACA marketplace tax-credit subsidies and premium levels for enrollees.
Congressional reconciliation is a legislative procedure used to advance budget-related bills and can be used to pursue deficit reduction, modify tax credits, and change entitlement programs such as Medicaid.
October 05, 2025
high
procedural
Reconciliation is commonly employed to enact fiscal and entitlement changes that are tied to the budget process.