Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley says when health care goes up for discussion next month, it’s possible an extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits will be on the table, according to a news story from Radio Iowa. The just-ended 43-day federal government shutdown was centered around extending the ACA subsidies, which Republicans — including Grassley — opposed. Some Democrats agreed to end the shutdown in exchange for a promise from Republicans to take up the health care discussion and vote the second week of December. The subsidies are scheduled to run out on New Year’s Eve and could mean millions face significantly higher premiums. Grassley says he’s willing to consider options that include extending the subsidy, “but only with real reforms.” The tax credits help 22-million Americans lower health care costs through the ACA marketplace.
