Washington, D.C – Today, Senate Republicans delivered one of the most devastating blows to American health care in years. After months of chaos and uncertainty, Republicans voted to rip away tax credits that keep coverage affordable for millions of hard-working families. Beginning January 1, premiums will double or triple for over 21 million Americans. The American people are paying the price, and the consequences will be felt in every corner of the country.
“Senate Republicans didn’t just turn their backs on American families – they actively voted to spike health care costs for millions,” said Protect Our Care President Brad Woodhouse. “They know ending the tax credits will send premiums skyrocketing, force people off their coverage, and push families to the brink just to afford a doctor’s visit, and they did it anyway. This was a calculated attack on hard-working families across the nation, all so Republicans can keep showering billionaires and big corporations with tax breaks. Every person left uninsured, every skipped prescription, every family thrown into financial turmoil is the direct result of the choice Republicans made. With this vote, Republicans told struggling families loud and clear: ‘You’re on your own.’”