Obamacare ‘Double Whammy’ to Hit Right Before Midterms

Obamacare ‘Double Whammy’ to Hit Right Before Midterms
A lung cancer patient is seen being examined by a doctor in West Virginia in a file photo. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images
Jack Phillips
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A temporary COVID-19 relief program that aimed to lower healthcare premiums under the Affordable Care Act is slated to expire and voters would begin receiving notices just weeks before the midterms in November.

Under the Biden administration-backed American Rescue Plan, a temporary program was initiated to cut monthly healthcare premiums to make it more affordable for people purchasing individual plans under the ACA, also known as Obamacare.

Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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