Party divides are becoming wider and wider as the Senate rejected two healthcare bills focused on the Affordable Care Act on Thursday, drawing criticism from several healthcare organizations.

One was a Democratic bill that would have extended ACA enhanced premium tax credits for three years. The subsidies have lowered premiums for those receiving healthcare on the marketplaces and are set to expire at the end of the year. It’s estimated that if the tax credits expire, ACA Marketplace premiums will more than double on average next year.

The other was a Republican bill that would not have extended the subsidies, but instead would have provided up to $1,500 a year in payments for health savings accounts for those making less than 700% of the federal poverty level. However, this money coul

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