The US House speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a Republican alternative to extend tax credits for 22 million Americans purchasing health insurance through Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces, but it lacks an extension of enhanced subsidies that expire at the end of this year. The package focuses on expanding access to employer-sponsored health plans and clamping down on pharmacy benefit managers to control drug costs. However, critics say such plans provide skimpier coverage than required under the ACA. Some lawmakers are aligning with Democrats to push their own proposals for continuing tax credits, using discharge petitions to force a floor vote.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/dec/12/house-republicans-health-insurance-plan