WALLINGFORD – The Connecticut Hospital Association (CHA) released the following statement in response to the U.S. House of Representatives’ vote on Thursday, January 8, to restore Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits for three years:
“We applaud the bipartisan vote in the U.S. House of Representatives to restore these enhanced health insurance subsidies and are hopeful that the U.S. Senate takes action quickly to protect access to affordable health coverage.
“We thank Connecticut’s congressional delegation for their continued leadership and unwavering commitment to ensuring individuals and families can obtain and maintain health insurance coverage. The elimination of these tax credits jeopardizes insurance for thousands of Connecticut residents, leading to patients delaying care and increasing uncompensated care costs – which hurts patients and places significant strain on hospitals and the entire healthcare delivery system.
“We also appreciate Governor Lamont’s leadership and the important steps taken at the state level to help preserve access to coverage. While these efforts are critical, federal action remains essential to achieving a long-term, sustainable solution that ensures individuals and families can get and keep the coverage they need.
“Connecticut hospitals stand ready to work with federal and state policymakers to advance solutions that lower costs, strengthen coverage, protect patients, and support a stable and resilient healthcare delivery system.”
