Affordable Care Action
Healthcare costs are back in the House.
On Tuesday, four House Democrats joined 212 Republicans to pass the “Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.”
The GOP-proposed package—which does not extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire on December 31—includes:
- Expanded insurance options for small businesses and the self-employed,
- Industry reforms aimed at lowering prescription drug costs,
- And lower premiums for some ACA enrollees.
The bill now faces a turbulent future in the Senate, where it needs at least seven Democratic “yays” to pass.
Meanwhile, some Republicans are hopping the aisle to keep ACA subsidies from totally sunsetting and raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans. Ahead of Tuesday’s vote, four red representatives signed a Democratic-led petition to force a separate vote to extend the expiring tax credits.
ABOVE ALL, LOVE
Whether or not your insurance premiums will be affected next year, Christians are called to rejoice with those who rejoice and to weep with those who weep. That means celebrating with those who benefit from these votes and showing love and compassion to those who don’t.
“Let love be without hypocrisy. Detest evil; cling to what is good. Love one another deeply as brothers and sisters. Take the lead in honoring one another… Rejoice with those who rejoice; weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud; instead, associate with the humble. Do not be wise in your own estimation.”
Romans 12:9-10, 15-16 (CSB) (read full passage)