Neal: Lower Uninsurance Rate Shows Need To Maintain Enhanced ACA Credits

By Amy Lotven / September 13, 2023 at 7:04 PM
While the Census found the percentage of Americans without insurance fell, even as a supplemental poverty measure increased following the end of pandemic-era assistance, ranking House Ways & Means Committee Democrat Richard Neal (MA) is highlighting the need to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act credits that are set to expire at the end of 2025. According to the Census’ Current Population Survey (CPS) out Tuesday (Sept. 12), the poverty rate remained at a steady 11.5% from 2021 to 2022,...


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