Summary
A recent poll shows that many Americans who use Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits want them extended. If Congress does not act, these credits will expire at the end of the year, affecting about 24 million people. The poll indicates that most people would blame President Trump and Republicans if the credits are not renewed.
Key Facts
- ACA premium tax credits help about 24 million Americans with health care costs.
- The credits are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress extends them.
- A poll found that 84% of people enrolled in the ACA market want the credits extended.
- 41% of people in the poll would blame President Trump if the credits expire.
- 67% of respondents said they would have to cut back on essentials like food or clothing without the credits.
- 52% said they might lose their health insurance if the credits expire.
- The poll surveyed 1,350 adults with a margin of error of 3.3 percentage points.
- Senate discussions are ongoing, but no clear decision has been made to extend the credits.
