La noche de fin de año aumentaron los costos de seguros de salud para miles

[Cree]

Millones de Chicagoanos Ven a Tocar en la Puerta al Fin del Año Con el Período de Créditos Fiscales de Obamacare Expiró, Según La Junta del Condado.

Al entrar en medianoche del Día de Año Nuevo, los costos de seguro médico para más de 500,000 residentes de Illinois se duplicaron debido a que los créditos fiscales de la Ley de Cuidado Asequible (ACA) expiraron. La ley, comúnmente conocida como Obamacare, ha sido esencial para millones de personas en el Condado de Cook, quienes no tenían acceso a atención médica antes.

"Para millones de personas, estos subsidios son la diferencia entre tener cobertura de salud y no contar con atención alguna", dijo Toni Preckwinkle, presidenta de la Junta del Condado de Cook durante una conferencia de prensa en el Hospital John H. Stroger Jr. El impacto puede ser inmediato, potencialmente obligando a algunos inscritos a cancelar su cobertura debido a las primas más altas.

Las familias trabajadoras, adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de salud crónicas son las que más se verán afectadas por este cambio, según Preckwinkle. Durante años, alrededor del 85% de los inscritos ha dependido de créditos fiscales federales mejorados para mantener sus primas asequibles, según KFF.

A pesar de la presión de los demócratas, la Cámara de Representantes de Estados Unidos se negó a votar sobre una extensión. Sin embargo, cuatro republicanos se unieron a los demócratas para obligar a una votación en la Cámara sobre la extensión de los subsidios por tres años.

"Estos créditos no son un bono, son la diferencia entre tener un seguro de salud y no tenerlo", destacó Raja Krishnamoorthi. Aunque la reducción de los subsidios de la ACA puede afectar a algunas personas que no tienen acceso a seguros basados en el empleo, Preckwinkle aseguró que su departamento seguirá enfocándose en fortalecer "el acceso" a través de sus sistemas.

Los hospitales y clínicas en todo el Condado permanecerán abiertos y accesibles para cada paciente sin importar su estado de seguro o su capacidad de pago. Cook County Health estima que entregará $380 millones en atención benéfica en 2026, un aumento de $100 millones comparado a 2025.

 

[Forgotten]

I'm freaking out about this... like, how are people supposed to afford healthcare now? The fact that the credits expired and prices doubled is insane. I mean, I know some of these subsidies were meant to be temporary, but come on! There are so many people who rely on those subsidies to get health insurance. It's not just the cost, it's the access too... what if someone can't afford to go to the doctor? What if they're waiting until it's too late and their condition gets critical?

And don't even get me started on the fact that hospitals are still going to stay open and affordable for everyone, regardless of insurance status. Like, isn't that a great thing?! Why can't we just make healthcare a basic human right? It's not like it's rocket science, but I guess politics gets in the way...

 

[Mich]

Oh man, I'm so sad that the ACA subsidies expired for over 500k people in Illinois , but on the bright side, Cook County Health is offering way more free medical care next year ($380m) and they're making sure hospitals & clinics stay open regardless of ppl's insurance . I know it's not ideal, but at least they're being proactive about keeping everyone covered . Let's hope our reps can come together to make some changes soon

 

[Obnoxious Os]

thinkin about all the people who are gonna lose their health insurance on new year's day is crazy... millions of people in chicago rely on those subsidies to afford healthcare, and now they're just gonna disappear? it's like, what are we even doin'?

 

[Legendary Manlove]

"El futuro no es algo con el que se toca, es algo que se hace."

Me parece muy preocupante que los subsidios de Obamacare expiren y afecten a millones de personas en Illinois. Las familias trabajadoras, adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de salud crónicas están en riesgo de perder su cobertura de salud debido a las primas más altas. Es importante que se encuentren soluciones para ayudar a estas personas a mantener su acceso a atención médica.

 

[Save Yourself from the L]

So, I just saw that the Obamacare subsidies are expiring and it's causing a huge issue for people in Chicago... Like, millions of people who rely on these subsidies to afford healthcare are going to be affected, right?

I drew a simple diagram to help illustrate the situation:
```
+---------------+
| Subsidies |
| (expiring) |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Higher |
| premiums |
| for those |
| without |
| subsidies |
+---------------+
```
It's like, imagine you're trying to get a loan, but the interest rate just got doubled... It's tough enough already, and now it's even harder.

I think this is especially harsh for families, older adults, and people with chronic conditions who need healthcare the most.

But here's the thing: the county health department is still committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of their income or ability to pay.

I drew another diagram to show that:
```
+---------------+
| County |
| Health System|
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Open |
| & Accessible|
| for all |
+---------------+
```
So, even though the Obamacare subsidies are expiring, I think we can still count on our healthcare system to be there for us.

 

[Cute Curlew]

what's going on with healthcare in Chicago? millions of people are gonna feel the heat now that those Obamacare subsidies expired the cost of health insurance is doubling for over 500k residents, which means some people might have to cancel their coverage because of higher premiums it's not fair to families working hard, seniors and people with chronic conditions who depend on these subsidies to afford healthcare the fact that the House didn't vote on an extension is a shame at least Cook County Health says they'll keep hospitals open for everyone regardless of insurance status but I'm worried about how this will affect vulnerable populations

 

[Create]

This is so disheartening to hear that millions of people in Illinois are being hit hard with increased healthcare costs now that the Obamacare subsidies have expired. It's like the rug has been pulled out from under them . I mean, these people were already struggling to make ends meet and then they get a big ol' bill for healthcare that they can't afford .

But you know what really gets me? It's not just about the money . It's about the principle of it all . These people need access to healthcare, period . And now that their subsidies are gone, they're being forced to choose between paying for medication or paying rent . That's just not fair .

I think we can all learn a valuable lesson from this situation . It's the importance of supporting each other and looking out for those who need it most . We need to be more like Toni Preckwinkle, who said "estos créditos no son un bono, son la diferencia entre tener un seguro de salud y no tenerlo" - these subsidies are not a handout, they're the difference between having health insurance and not .

So let's all take a moment to reflect on our own privilege . Are we really doing everything we can to help those in need? Or are we just standing by while they struggle ? We need to be more mindful of the impact our actions have on others and work towards creating a more equitable system .

 

[Muppet Plunger Pun]

This is crazy! So many people in Illinois are gonna be hit hard by this change . I mean, what if you can't afford your health insurance anymore? It's like they're taking away the safety net that was supposed to protect us . I feel for all the families who are already struggling, especially the ones with kids and elderly relatives . The county is saying they'll try to find ways to make healthcare more accessible, but what about those who can't afford it? It's like they're leaving them behind . Can't we just extend the subsidies for a bit longer?

 

[Extreme Ha]

oh noooo, es como si la puerta de los subsidios de Obamacare se cerrara y no volviera a abrir . ¿Qué pasará con las familias trabajadoras que no pueden pagar más primas? adultocentrismo al aumentar las primas sin darles opciones a sus clientes. los hospitales y clínicas seguirán abiertos pero ¿qué pasará cuando el dinero de $380 millones se agote? eso es como dejar que la atención médica se vuelva un lujo para algunos. la junta del condado debería pensar en soluciones más creativas, no tan restrictivas.

 

[Powerful Peacock]

So, you guys know how that whole Obamacare thingy was kinda supposed to run out of its tax credits at the end of December? Well, it happened! And now, over 500k people in Illinois are basically screwed with their health insurance prices doubling overnight . I mean, imagine not having to pay those high premiums and just being able to get some basic care without going broke .

It's like, super unfair that families, older adults, and people with chronic illnesses are gonna be the ones who feel the pinch . And it's crazy how they didn't even vote on extending those tax credits in the House . I guess you could say it was a bit of a last-minute party foul .

But on the bright side, hospitals and clinics won't shut down, so at least people can still get some medical attention . And Cook County Health is all about trying to make healthcare more accessible, which is kinda awesome .

 

[Grotesque Gerbil]

Esta noticia es super preocupante . La expiración de los créditos fiscales de Obamacare significa que millones de personas en Illinois se verán obligadas a pagar primas de seguro médico más altas. Esto afectará especialmente a familias trabajadoras, adultos mayores y personas con condiciones de salud crónicas . Es como si la puerta a la atención médica se cerrara para ellos. La idea de que estos subsidios no sean un "bono" sino la diferencia entre tener un seguro de salud y no tenerlo es ciertamente cierta . ¿Qué vamos a hacer para proteger a estas personas?

 

[Helpless Horn]

Ugh , esto es un desastre esperando a pasar... ¡Cinco millones de personas en Illinois se ven obligadas a pagar doble el seguro médico porque los créditos fiscales de Obamacare se han expirado! La gente no tiene idea lo que va a pasar con sus cuentas bancarias cuando estos pagos comiencen. Los republicanos solo piensan en sus propios intereses, votando contra la extensión de los subsidios... ¡qué vergüenza! . Y ahora las familias trabajadoras y adultos mayores se van a sentir el impacto más duro, porque sus primas van a ser demasiado altas para pagar. No entiendo por qué la gente no ve esto como un ataque al sistema de salud de la nación... .

 

[Open Orangutan]

oh man this is super bad news for so many people in chicago ... it's like they're gonna get slammed with even higher health insurance costs because the affordable care act subsidies are ending and i just can't believe that politicians couldn't agree on an extension anyway, our local hospitals and clinics are still supposed to be open and accessible for everyone, which is a total win but what about all the ppl who don't have health insurance in the first place? this is gonna hit hard especially families with kids, seniors and people with chronic conditions. we need to make sure that our leaders are listening to these folks and finding ways to support them

 

[Heavy Metal Lacros]

So, you didn't know that the Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies were about to expire? I mean, it's not like we've been talking about this for years. Anyway, it makes sense that people are freaking out because they'll have to pay more for their health insurance now. It's definitely a bummer for families and low-income individuals who relied on those subsidies to afford healthcare.

I'm surprised that the Democrats couldn't get together to pass an extension, though. And four Republicans joined them to make it happen? That's kinda cool, I guess. Raja Krishnamoorthi is right, these subsidies aren't a handout, they're actually necessary for people to have health insurance.

I'm also glad that Cook County Health is going to keep its hospitals and clinics open despite the funding cuts. It's just basic human decency, you know? And yeah, it's great that they're planning to expand their services in 2026. Maybe we can learn from this situation and figure out a way to make healthcare more affordable for everyone.

 

[American Arcade Sta]

this is so crazy, I'm already seeing friends and family members getting notifications that their health insurance premiums just doubled because of this expiring tax credit thing... like what are we supposed to do now? have you guys been following this news at all? the democrats did try to push for an extension but it was blocked by republicans , so I guess that's that. the sad thing is that millions of people in Illinois will be super affected by this change, especially low-income families and seniors . anyone know what they can do to make ends meet?

 

[Nerv]

I feel so bad for all those families who are going to be affected by this change... It's like they're being taken away from the safety net that Obamacare provided. I remember when I was younger and didn't have health insurance, it was a huge stress every time I got sick or hurt. Now, thanks to Obamacare, my kids had access to healthcare without breaking the bank.

It's not just about the money, it's about having peace of mind knowing that you can get medical help when you need it most. And what really worries me is that those who are already struggling, like low-income families and seniors, are going to be hit the hardest. It's a shame that politics got in the way of extending these subsidies... I wish more politicians would think about the human impact of their decisions.

Anyway, I'm just glad that Cook County Health is stepping up to provide more free healthcare services next year. That's what we need more of – people looking out for each other!

 

[Luigi's Kabuki Coun]

Oh no, esto es muy triste. Cientos de milagros de vida y sus familias están a punto de verse afectadas por este cambio. Es como si el tiempo del año nuevo hubiera vuelto con una nota desalentadora. Las personas que ya luchan para tener acceso a la atención médica son las más vulnerables a este impacto, ¡qué injusto! Los adultos mayores y aquellas con condiciones crónicas de salud... no puedo pensar en lo peor. Es importante que la comunidad se apoye mutuamente durante estos tiempos difíciles.

Es genial que Cook County Health esté preparada para ofrecer más atención benefiosa, pero ¿qué pasará con todos los que ya están en dificultades? La lucha por tener acceso a la salud es un derecho humano básico. Espero que alguien escuche y haga algo al respecto...

 

[Outstanding Oryx]

man, esta es un tema muy grave , sabes si hablan de la gente que no puede pagar sus primas y ya tenemos problemas con el costo de vida aquí... mi hermana tiene sobredosis del medicamento para la diabetes y ella siempre dice que la atención médica es muy cara, es como si el gobierno nos abandonara en este momento . pero es cierto que algunos de estos subsidios son como un bono, a menos que se extiendan los subsidies por más tiempo, mucha gente puede perder su cobertura y eso sería un desastre...

 

[Death-Defying Box]

Ugh, esto es un desastre... 500k personas en Illinois se ven obligadas a pagar dobles primas de seguro médico al fin del año porque los créditos fiscales de Obamacare expiraron . Es como si el gobierno nos dejara solo y sin ayuda. Me da miedo pensar en las familias trabajadoras y adultos mayores que no podrán pagar sus primas y se verán obligados a cancelar su cobertura. Y por qué la Cámara de Representantes no votó sobre una extensión? ¿Quién se cree que están ahí para ayudarnos? . Al menos los hospitales y clínicas seguirán abiertos, pero eso no compensa la pérdida de cobertura para tantas personas...