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People making $200,000 or less would receive the vast majority of benefits from extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies in 2026.

Who benefits from Obamacare credit extension

People making $200,000 or less would receive the vast majority of benefits from extending enhanced Obamacare subsidies in 2026, according to a new JCT analysis.

The JCT analysis lays out which households stand to gain the most if Congress preserves the enhanced premium tax credits. This is a huge political problem for lawmakers in the weeks ahead. The government is likely on the brink of a shutdown, and open enrollment begins Nov. 1. The new data adds another dimension to the fight.

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From accelerating innovation to powering the pharmaceutical supply chain, we reduce barriers to expand access to medications for millions of Americans at sites of care in their communities. Learn more

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