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Statement of ACAP CEO Margaret A. Murray on President Biden’s State of the Union Address
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, March 7, 2024
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STATEMENT OF ACAP CEO MARGARET A. MURRAY
ON PRESIDENT BIDEN’S STATE OF THE UNION ADDRESS
WASHINGTON—Today, Margaret A. Murray, CEO of the Association for Community Affiliated Plans (ACAP), issued the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address, during which he proposed permanent enhancements to the advance premium tax credit (APTC) subsidies for people with low incomes who purchase coverage through health insurance Marketplaces:
“We have made real progress in closing the holes in our system of health care finance; the proportion of uninsured Americans is at an all-time low. But affordability remains a serious issue. That’s why we’re delighted that President Biden has proposed to make permanent the enhanced APTC subsidies—it’s one of the reasons an all-time high of more than 21 million consumers signed up for Marketplace coverage during this year’s open enrollment.
“Keeping comprehensive health coverage affordable is a top priority. We are ready to work with the Administration and Congress to make these tax credits permanent.”
About ACAP:
ACAP represents 79 health plans, which collectively provide health coverage to more than 25 million people. Safety Net Health Plans serve their members through Medicaid, Medicare, the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), the Marketplace and other publicly sponsored health programs. For more information, visit www.communityplans.net.
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