Jessica Banthin

Dec 9, 2024 | urban.org | Michael Simpson |Jessica Banthin

Congress passed enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs) in March 2021 as part of the American Rescue Plan Act and extended them through 2025 by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The enhanced PTCs substantially increased the subsidies available to buy insurance in the Marketplace, making coverage more affordable for eligible people. As a result, enrollment steadily increased and jumped by 5 million people, or 31 percent, during the 2024 open enrollment period.

Nov 20, 2024 | healthday.com | Jessica Banthin

WEDNESDAY, Nov. 20, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- If Congress lets healthcare tax credits established during the pandemic expire, 4 million Americans will become uninsured, a new analysis warns. The tax credits, which have significantly lowered out-of-pocket costs for millions of Americans, are set to expire at the end of 2025.

Nov 14, 2024 | urban.org | Jessica Banthin |Michael Simpson |Matthew Buettgens |Jameson Carter

To help more Americans access health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress substantially increased the subsidies available to buy health insurance through enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs). These expanded benefits were enacted as part of the American Rescue Plan Act in March 2021 and extended through 2025 as part of the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

Jun 18, 2024 | manchestertimes.com | Jessica Banthin

While most college classes may consist of sitting in a room and listening to a lecture for a couple of hours, MTSU's media arts students receive a hands-on learning experience in live television production at The Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival.

Jun 18, 2024 | healthday.com | Ernie Mundell |Jessica Banthin

TUESDAY, June 18, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- In a success story for Americans seeking affordable healthcare coverage, tax credits put in place during the pandemic helped millions gain health insurance, a new report found. Trouble is, the credits are set to expire at the end of 2025, noted a research team from the nonprofit Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJ).