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Rep. Richard Neal @neal.house.gov · 1h

People are already feeling the sticker shock of their skyrocketing 2026 health care premiums.

We're here in Washington ready to do something about it, but Republicans need to be here too.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 23h

Call your representatives in Congress! Remind them that they work for you and they need to be focused on ways they can lower your costs—not handing out even more money to their billionaire donors.

Join the fight and share your story: bit.ly/WMHealthCareStory

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 23h

Republicans can acknowledge the reality of the price hikes coming to their constituents.

Instead of continuing to cancel work for themselves, they can work with Democrats to not only open the government, but save millions of people from losing their health insurance. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 23h

Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 23h

These price hikes spare no one. When health care gets more expensive, healthier people go without, making it more expensive to insure those in need.

Thanks to Republicans, everyone will face higher health care costs in a couple months. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 23h

Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 23h

It’s the difference between having health care and going without.

We all thrive when our neighbors are healthier and more prosperous. Stronger neighbors mean stronger communities—and a stronger America. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 23h

Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 23h

The latest KFF data shows premiums could skyrocket on average by 114%. But in some states, it’s even worse.

Here’s how much a couple in Wyoming would pay:

Graphic with text: A 60-year-old couple in Rep. Hageman's district would see their premiums jump $4,175 per month"

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 1d

Unfortunately, it’s pretty straightforward:

3 months ago, Trump and Republicans traded your health care for more tax cuts for billionaires in their Big Ugly Law.

Now, they refuse to see the urgency of the moment, and won’t engage with our efforts to prevent devastating price hikes. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 1d

Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 1d

Born in our Committee, the enhanced premium tax credits were designed to make health care work for people, not companies’ bottom lines or the wealthy few.

These tax credits bring down the cost of health care because no one should spend over 8.5% of their income to get care they need. #CareNotCuts

Community Catalyst @communitycatalyst.org · 1d

Q1: Let's get into it! First question, what are enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs)? #CareNotCuts

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 1d

Johnson has canceled every day of work since Sept 19.

Johnson continues to get paid while military families miss their paychecks.

Johnson doesn't care whether you'll be able to afford your health care in 2 months.

Graphic with text: A 60-year-old couple in Speaker Johnson's district would see their premiums jump $2,284 per month.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 1d

Speaker, last week: We are working around the clock to fix health care

Speaker, today: I have no strategy

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Mike Johnson: "I don't have any strategy"

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 1d

3 government shutdowns in 7 years.

What do they have in common? All under Trump and Republican leadership.

The only way they know how to govern is by holding the government hostage. And every time, it’s working people paying the price.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 3d

Skyrocketing health care costs spare no one.

Whether you purchase your health insurance through the Marketplace or through your employer, everyone will have to deal with higher bills next year thanks to Republicans. www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...

Your health insurance through work could face higher premiums next year

Employer surveys estimate health plan costs will climb 9% next year, which may show up in workers’ monthly premiums or through higher deductibles and copays.

www.nbcnews.com

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 4d

Facts don’t lie but Republicans do

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 5d

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 5d

Your story matters.

It’s the reason we’re in this fight: to make sure that no one goes without quality, affordable health care because of Republicans’ greed.

Share your story here: bit.ly/WMHealthCareStory

Graphic with white text in a red container: GOP HEALTH CARE CRISIS

In large text: SHARE YOUR STORY

In smaller text: bit.ly/WMHealthCareStory

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 6d

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 6d

Republicans cut $137 billion from rural health care. Now, they want credit for “fixing” the problem they created because they put a $50 billion Band-Aid on it.

They’re the arsonist and the firefighter.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 7d

American soybean sales to China last year: $12.6B.
American soybean sales to China under Trump so far: $0.

Trump’s Art of the Deal is only hurting US farms. www.usatoday.com/story/opinio...

In large text: Farmers struggle under Trump's tariffs. But he has a plan ... to save Argentina.

In smaller text: This year, thanks to Trump's frenetic tariff spree, China has so far bought zero American soybeans. The largest customer for American farmers is shopping somewhere else, just as the crop is coming in.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 7d

Republicans had the choice to keep the government open and stop the greatest loss of health care in American history.

They all voted no.

Graphic with text: “The greatest loss of health care in American history”

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 8d

“We have farmers that are losing farms that have been in their families for generations.”

All because Republicans would rather defend Trump’s failing tariffs than defend working people.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 8d

For Trump, it’s always about making sure his billionaire friends are happy. You’re the one picking up the tab with higher costs and dirtier air. www.politico.com/news/2025/10...

Green power is sometimes the cheapest power — despite what Trump says

The Trump administration has targeted renewable energy for driving up electricity prices, but POLITICO’s analysis shows states that are growing their wind and solar power typically have lower power co...

www.politico.com

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 9d

For a 60-year-old couple with an income of $80,000, premiums would skyrocket by $17,500.

Who has 22% of their income lying around?

This is not normal. But Republicans are pretending like it is.

In large text:
THE GOP IS HIKING HEALTH COSTS
In smaller text: Premium costs in 2026 will more than double if Republicans let ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits expire

A bar graph that illustrates that if Republicans allow ACA tax credits to expire, the average premium increase in 2026 is +114%.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 10d

You worked hard. You played by the rules. Now, Trump is breaking the promise of Social Security when you need it most.

In Trump’s America, if you’re not young and healthy, you don’t matter. www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 11d

Meet Scott, a soybean farmer in Arkansas.

Trump just handed $20 billion of your taxpayer money to one of Scott's biggest competitors: Argentina.

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Ways and Means Committee Democrats @waysmeanscmte.bsky.social · 11d

Republican policies are already more than doubling health insurance premiums for next year.

Add Trump’s tariffs and rising bills, how are workers and families expected to keep up? www.axios.com/2025/10/01/a...

Graphic with Axios headline: ACA premiums to rise 114% without subsidy renewal.

In smaller text: Premiums will more than double for millions of Affordable Care Act enrollees next year if Congress does not renew enhanced marketplace subsidies by year's end, according to a new analysis.

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