Democrats Hold Tight to Obamacare, Medicaid in Funding Wish List

Democrats in Congress know one thing: Putting money into Obamacare pays dividends.

Democrats are pushing to make permanent bolstered premium assistance for people who get health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, touting it as a high-reward policy choice that’s proved to be successful in getting Americans coverage.

The American Rescue Plan Act boosted the number of people eligible for a marketplace coverage subsidy, translating to an average savings of more than $40 per month. Over a third of customers can get coverage for $10 or less per month, according to the Department of Health & Human Services.

Democrats are ...