ACA Premiums Soar While Congress Funds Foreign Militaries
The story, citing KFF, highlights that if Congress doesn't extend enhanced pandemic-era subsidies, premiums could surge 114%. While Republicans and Democrats bicker about extending these temporary subsidies, the same legislative body consistently greenlights billions in military aid. In April 2024, Congress passed H.R. 8035, sending $26.4 billion to Israel without a peep about 'fiscal
responsibility' or 'temporary measures.' Many of the same representatives now 'debating' health care costs overwhelmingly supported that aid package after receiving substantial contributions from pro-Israel PACs. So, while families in Virginia, Colorado, and Pennsylvania are told to brace for premium hikes that could easily top $2,000 annually — money that could cover rent, food, or education —
the political class ensures endless military largesse. It appears some national security interests are more critical than keeping Americans from medical bankruptcy. One might wonder who their constituents truly are.