伊利诺伊州明年可能会出现78%的医疗保险涨幅, Illinois could see 78% health insurance hikes next year if ACA subsidies aren’t renewed, impacting 550,000 residents.

伊利诺伊州居民可能会发现,如果增加的可负担护理法补贴不扩大,明年医疗保险保费将上升高达78%,影响到约55万注册者,其中多数目前都得到财政援助。 Illinois residents could see health insurance premiums rise by up to 78% next year if enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies aren’t extended, affecting about 550,000 enrollees, most of whom currently receive financial help. 如果不更新,许多低收入个人可能每月费用超过60美元,而收入超过55 000美元的人将失去所有补贴资格。 Without renewal, many low-income individuals may face monthly costs over $60, and those earning above $55,000 would lose all subsidy eligibility. 雇主还预计全国保健福利成本将增加6.5%,这是2010年以来由于医疗费用增加而达到的最高水平。 Employers also expect health benefit costs to increase 6.5% nationally, the highest since 2010, due to rising medical expenses. 补贴在大流行病期间扩大,并通过《降低通货膨胀法》延长到2025年,但国会却陷入僵局,共和党人反对补贴,民主党人则要求采取行动。 Subsidies, expanded during the pandemic and extended through 2025 by the Inflation Reduction Act, are stalled in Congress, with Republicans opposing them and Democrats pushing for action. 预计12月将举行参议院投票,但通过情况不确定。 A Senate vote is expected in December, but passage is uncertain.