Carter, Collins, Dooley remain completely opposed to extending health insurance tax credits
Today, GOP U.S. Senate candidates Rep. Buddy Carter and Rep. Mike Collins once again voted against an extension of critical ACA tax credits that 1.4 million Georgians rely on — while Derek Dooley also remains opposed to any extension.
The votes in the U.S. House come as the open enrollment deadline of January 15th quickly approaches and after a recent KFF analysis found that Carter and Collins’ constituents could face a drastic increase of up to 296% and 345%, respectively, in their monthly premiums without ACA tax credits.
In December, Carter and Collins voted for a junk health care plan that does nothing to extend the health care subsidies and despite being in the race for months, Dooley has failed to offer a substantive policy alternative to protect Georgians’ health care. All three GOP U.S. Senate candidates are facing “backlash” as Georgians brace for higher health care costs.
“Buddy Carter, Mike Collins, and Derek Dooley have continuously reminded Georgians that they are completely unconcerned with how they will continue affording their health insurance and keeping their families healthy with the loss of crucial ACA tax credits,” said Democratic Party of Georgia Senior Communications Advisor Devon Cruz. “Georgians cannot trust Carter, Collins, and Dooley to protect the health and well-being of them and their families, and they cannot trust them anywhere near the U.S. Senate.”