Possible Healthcare Package?

Last week, a senior White House aide informed reporters that President Trump is not interested in expanding the ACA enhanced premium tax credits. Instead, he is urging Congress to pass a broader legislative package aimed at making healthcare more affordable. However, Republicans have repeatedly attempted and failed to achieve this since the ACA's enactment. Passing a healthcare bill this year will be a significant challenge. Nonetheless, Members have been discussing the potential for a package later this year, which could include various healthcare extenders and reforms targeting Pharmacy Benefits Managers, among other provisions. While many of these elements have bipartisan support, some Republicans believe that such a package should be passed through the partisan budget reconciliation process, anticipating that Democrats may not provide enough votes to advance the bill in the Senate.