Congressman Cleaver Questions Rising Health Care Costs Amid Shutdown

On day 17, here's the latest outreach from KC's longstanding statesman . . . 

Congressman Cleaver E.C. From D.C. -- Lowering Health Care Premiums 

Hello Neighbor,

Americans are starting to receive notices that their health care premiums are going up next year. Why? Because the Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire soon if Congress fails to act.

Unfortunately, while I’m in Washington fighting to extend these tax credits and reopen the federal government, Speaker Johnson has canceled votes and extended the U.S. House of Representatives’ vacation into its fourth week, bringing us closer to a health care crisis.

Without action, 46,000 constituents across Missouri’s Fifth Congressional District will be forced to pay up to twice as much for their health care premiums. For example, a 60-year-old couple that earn $82,000 a year would see their premiums rise by $17,000 a year.

Do you support lowering health care premiums for American families by extending these health care tax credits?

Yes     
No     
Unsure

My office remains open and working for you during the government shutdown. And Democrats remain ready to meet with anyone, anytime, and anywhere to negotiate bipartisan solutions for the American people . . . 

Sincerely,

Emanuel Cleaver, II
Member of Congress

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