Republican congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has sounded the alarm over the potential health insurance premium hikes millions of Americans could face if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies are allowed to expire. Her warning marks a rare break from GOP orthodoxy, as she calls on lawmakers to protect working families from what she describes as “catastrophic” financial consequences.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Greene admitted she’s no fan of the ACA but said she “cannot ignore” the fact that millions will struggle to afford insurance if Congress fails to renew the subsidies. “I’m absolutely disgusted that health insurance premiums will double if these tax credits expire,” she wrote, expressing frustration at her party’s leadership for “dragging their feet” on the issue.
The ACA subsidies, first expanded under pandemic-era relief laws, have been credited with making coverage more affordable for more than 24 million Americans. These enhanced credits are now set to expire at the end of 2025, unless Congress reaches an agreement. Experts warn that without them, average monthly premiums could rise by 50% to 100%, depending on state and income level.
A Rare Break from Party Lines
Greene’s comments come amid an ongoing government shutdown, as lawmakers clash over federal spending and healthcare funding. While most Republicans argue that ACA funding should be debated separately from government operations, Greene has taken a different stance.
“I’m willing to work across the aisle on this,” she said, adding that her top priority is “making sure American families can actually afford healthcare.” Her remarks drew both criticism and cautious praise — some conservatives accused her of “going soft,” while moderate Republicans and Democrats saw her statement as a possible opening for compromise.
According to the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), nearly 80% of Americans support keeping the ACA subsidies in place, including a majority of independents and nearly half of Republicans. Analysts say losing these credits could disproportionately affect middle-income families, especially in states that haven’t expanded Medicaid.
Economic and Political Stakes
The expiration of the subsidies is not just a healthcare issue — it’s become a political flashpoint in the broader fight to end the shutdown. Democrats are refusing to pass a funding bill without an extension of the ACA tax credits, while many Republicans are holding out for budget cuts elsewhere.
If no deal is reached before November 1, when open enrollment begins, insurers may hike rates or withdraw from ACA marketplaces altogether. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and other Democrats have warned that families could face annual increases exceeding $1,200 if Congress doesn’t act.
Greene’s outspoken warning adds pressure to GOP leadership to address the growing public concern. While her remarks don’t signal a total policy reversal, they highlight a rare acknowledgment from within the Republican Party that the cost of inaction could be devastating — both politically and economically.
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