The White House is preparing a health-policy framework that would extend Affordable Care Act insurance premium subsidies for two years, Politico reported today, a move that could put President Donald Trump at odds with some of his fellow Republicans.

Millions of enrollees in ACA health insurance programs — also known as Obamacare — face sharp premium increases with the subsidies due to expire on December 31.

Democrats’ demand for an extension of the subsidies was the core issue in Congress that led to the federal government shutdown that ended earlier this month.

The attention on healthcare costs has highlighted voter concerns about the cost of living broadly, a key factor in recent Democratic election victories. According to Politico, Trump’s plan is also expected to add new eligibilit

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