Extending Health Insurance Tax Credits and New Subsidy Payment Options
This law extends crucial health insurance premium tax credits (ACA subsidies) until the end of 2027, helping millions of citizens maintain lower insurance costs. It introduces an option for individuals to receive subsidy payments directly into a new type of savings account (Personal HSA) instead of the insurer, but also establishes a minimum premium amount that all recipients must pay. Furthermore, verification of immigration status for applicants is tightened.
Key points
Health insurance subsidies (ACA Premium Tax Credits) are extended for two years, stabilizing policy costs through 2027.
Individuals on Bronze or Catastrophic plans can choose to have their subsidy paid to the insurer or deposited into a new Personal HSA savings account.
A mandatory minimum premium payment is introduced, meaning recipients must cover a baseline cost regardless of the subsidy amount.
Federal agencies are required to tighten verification of immigration status for individuals claiming these tax credits.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_6316
Sponsor: Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]