Summary
House Republicans have introduced a new health care plan that aims to expand access to association health plans and increase oversight of pharmacy benefit managers. The plan would let enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire at the end of the year, but offers limited future support for some lower-income individuals starting in 2027. Speaker Mike Johnson presented the proposal as Congress is nearing the end of its current session without an agreement on continuing the existing ACA subsidies.
Key Facts
- House Republicans proposed a new health care plan.
- The proposal aims to expand association health plans.
- It seeks to increase oversight of pharmacy benefit managers.
- The plan allows enhanced ACA subsidies to expire by the end of the year.
- Limited assistance for some lower-income enrollees is delayed until 2027.
- Speaker Mike Johnson revealed the proposal amid ongoing congressional discussions.
- There is no bipartisan agreement yet on extending current ACA subsidies.
- Some Democrats argue the plan could lead to higher insurance premiums for families.
