KFF: “Premium payments for subsidized enrollees will increase nationwide if enhanced ACA subsidies expire”
According to a new analysis by KFF, Georgians in the First Congressional District could see their health care premiums rise by an average of 296% if ACA premium tax credits are allowed to expire at the end of the year – which Rep. Buddy Carter supports.
In GA-01, KFF’s analysis found that:
- A 40 year old making $32,000 a year could see their premium skyrocket 210% and cost an additional $122 per month.
- A 60 year old couple making $85,000 a year could see their premium increase by 296% and cost an additional $1,784 per month.
In Congress, Carter has been staunchly opposed to protecting affordable health care for Georgians even as rural hospitals face potential closures and Georgians take drastic measures to keep their families insured:
- In a recent AJC report, Carter doubled down on his support of the disastrous Medicaid cuts despite rural hospital closures in Georgia.
- Carter led the subcommittee that oversaw the massive cuts to Medicaid and said that he “wanted to cut Medicaid more” and was “very proud” to cut Medicaid.
- As the government was on the brink of shutting down, Carter told The Telegraph that “he won’t consider restoring Medicaid money to avert shutdown.”
“Rep. Buddy Carter’s refusal to extend these critical tax credits will devastate his own constituents who will see astronomical increases to their premiums,” said Democratic Party of Georgia Senior Communications Advisor Devon Cruz. “This new analysis is further proof that Carter would rather serve the MAGA agenda and corporate interests than help Georgians afford their health care.”