West Virginia News – As the federal government shutdown continues, higher premiums and an end to enhanced subsidies for those insured via the Affordable Care Act (ACA) loom.
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New premiums are set to be announced Saturday, while representatives in Washington say they are no closer to reaching a deal that would extend the enhanced subsidies for those insured by the ACA, commonly called Obamacare.
“Over 60,000 West Virginians will be impacted if these enhanced subsidies are not extended. And, essentially, every day that we wait will mean more people will lose their health coverage,” said West Virginia Center on Budget & Policy Executive Director Kelly Allen.
