As Covered California’s open enrollment period is set to end next month, California officials and medical service providers are watching whether federal lawmakers will extend enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare.
Their hope is likely dashed after the House of Representatives Wednesday passed a health care bill that Republicans say will lower health insurance premiums but did not include an extension of the tax credits.
With Thursday being the last day of the 2025 session, the House will likely not have enough time to consider a petition that aims to extend the credits before they expire…