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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A5: You bet! It's going to impact everyone.
If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable.
Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts

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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A6: Members of Congress should get back to work to meet three urgent needs now: extend the ACA tax credits, require that bipartisan funding enacted by Congress is spent, and reopen government with funding levels adequate to prevent cuts.

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts

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Families USA @familiesusa.bsky.social · 10h

For some, an increase in premiums means forgoing season tickets to cheer on their favorite team.

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Families USA @familiesusa.bsky.social · 10h

If Congress does not intervene to extend enhanced premium tax credits, millions of workers across the country will be hit with skyrocketing premiums, with no guarantee that any tax credit relief will be available to them later. #CareNotCuts #LowerHealthCareCostsNow

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Thanks for joining! Keep the momentum going — join Community Catalyst & @familiesusa.bsky.social this week for a week of action to keep the drumbeat strong on why these health care tax credits matter.

Use #CareNotCuts to spread the word and see how you can take action!

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Megan Essaheb @messaheb.bsky.social · 10h

Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor.

Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn

#CareNotCuts

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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A4.1: ACA premium tax credits mean more affordable health insurance for families by lowering monthly premiums, leading to increased enrollment and better health outcomes. For communities, this translates to a healthier population and reduced costs for hospitals from uncompensated care.

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 10h

Republicans can acknowledge the reality of the price hikes coming to their constituents.

Instead of continuing to cancel work for themselves, they can work with Democrats to not only open the government, but save millions of people from losing their health insurance. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 10h

These price hikes spare no one. When health care gets more expensive, healthier people go without, making it more expensive to insure those in need.

Thanks to Republicans, everyone will face higher health care costs in a couple months. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 10h

It’s the difference between having health care and going without.

We all thrive when our neighbors are healthier and more prosperous. Stronger neighbors mean stronger communities—and a stronger America. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts

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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A3: Congressional inaction could lead to millions losing their health coverage and could cause marketplace insurance markets to shrink.

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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A2: The situation with the expiring ACA tax credits is that enhanced subsidies, extended through the end of 2025, are set to expire unless Congress acts, which would cause premiums to rise significantly for millions of Americans.

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q7: Last question! What’s one action we can take together to keep the pressure on? #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts

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Coalition on Human Needs @voice4humanneed.bsky.social · 10h

A1: Premium tax credits reduce your premium for most Marketplace plans. The amount of the tax credit you may receive depends on your income and the cost of Marketplace health plans in your area. Great resource from @kffhealthnews.org www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-he...

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 10h

Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 11h

The latest KFF data shows premiums could skyrocket on average by 114%. But in some states, it’s even worse.

Here’s how much a couple in Wyoming would pay:

Graphic with text: A 60-year-old couple in Rep. Hageman's district would see their premiums jump $4,175 per month"

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q3: What happens if these enhanced credits expire? How much will premiums spike? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 11h

Unfortunately, it’s pretty straightforward:

3 months ago, Trump and Republicans traded your health care for more tax cuts for billionaires in their Big Ugly Law.

Now, they refuse to see the urgency of the moment, and won’t engage with our efforts to prevent devastating price hikes. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 11h

Born in our Committee, the enhanced premium tax credits were designed to make health care work for people, not companies’ bottom lines or the wealthy few.

These tax credits bring down the cost of health care because no one should spend over 8.5% of their income to get care they need. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q1: Let's get into it! First question, what are enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs)? #CareNotCuts

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Our Bluesky chat just started! Join us by answering some questions and follow the conversation using #CareNotCuts!

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Welcome! We’re talking about why people need affordable health care and why Congress must make health care tax credits permanent. Tell us: What does affordable coverage mean to your community? #CareNotCuts

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Q1: Let's get into it! First question, what are enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs)? #CareNotCuts

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Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 11h

Welcome! We’re talking about why people need affordable health care and why Congress must make health care tax credits permanent. Tell us: What does affordable coverage mean to your community? #CareNotCuts

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