Four House Republicans, including Ryan Mackenzie, signed a Democratic discharge petition that guarantees a House vote on a three-year extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies in January after earlier votes failed and the House advanced a Republican alternative.Mike Johnson defends GOP opposition, saying Republicans want to help "100% of Americans," while moderates and Democrats press for an immediate vote as millions face sharply higher premiums projected to average $1,904 next year from $888 this year.Insurers including
Centene,
UnitedHealth and
Elevance have seen shares rise as markets price in a likely fix; open enrollment runs through Jan 15 and analysts say
Congress could still act retroactively to blunt the shock.
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