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Affordable Care Act, Medicaid, and the Pandemic Emergency

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We’ve spoken how the Inflation Reduction Act (sic) includes many provisions that were started when the pandemic hit; in this case, an increased subsidy for those signing up for the Affordable Care Act.  Had the Inflation Reduction Act not been passed, those folks would have seen a tremendous increase in the costs of their health insurance.  And, with the public health emergency declaration, the ability to enroll in Medicaid was enhanced (and now continued)- so much so that 88 million folks are so enrolled (a 17% increase since the start of the pandemic in February 2020).

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Not a tax provision per se, but part of the Inflation Reduction Act (sic)

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I am sure you all recall that Senator Manchin was a key factor in getting the Inflation Reduction Act (sic) approved by Congress.  What you may not recall is that there was another significant actor in that 50 (or 51, when Vice President Kamala Harris is included) votes needed for the reconciliation to be approved.

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