Tracking the Health Care Cost Crisis
and Federal Government Shutdown

Tracking the Health Care Cost Crisis
and Federal Government Shutdown

News, reports, analysis and personal stories from across the country as Americans face massive premium hikes starting November 1.

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News

What’s Happening Right Now?

Featured

Parents 'stranded, lost' without state's long running early childhood program – Detroit Free Press

Libraries and museums get federal funding back after Trump cuts – NPR
Congress flails on health care as Obamacare deadline looms – CNN
How EPA grant cancellations are affecting 3 low-income communities – Politico
LIHEAP funding delays force Georgia agencies to postpone services – CBS News
Poll Suggests G.O.P. Will Face More Blame if Obamacare Subsidies Go Away – New York Times
Agriculture Dept. Threatens to Withhold Food Stamps From Democratic States – New York Times

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Analysis

Key Reports on the Shutdown

Six Questions to Evaluate the White House’s Proposal to Extend Affordable Care Act Enhanced Premium Tax Credits – Urban Institute
Vague Offers of Cash Fail to Address Looming Premium Spikes for Marketplace Enrollees – Center on Budget
Eligibility Cliff on ACA Tax Credits Would Make Health Care Unaffordable for Middle-Class Families – Urban Institute
Expanding Health Savings Accounts Would Do Little to Improve Access to Affordable Health Care – Center on Budget
ACA Premium Spikes Will Derail Disabled People’s Careers – Center on American Progress
Congress’ Failure To Extend Enhanced Premium Tax Credits Will Greatly Increase Health Insurance Costs for Small-Business People – Center on American Progress

How will the shutdown end?

A bipartisan budget is needed to stop health insurance premiums from increasing by 114 percent, on average, for more than 20 million Americans.

A bipartisan budget is needed that cannot be undone with a partisan vote.

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