Will Congress pass legislation restoring enhanced ACA premium subsidies by December 31, 2026?
Current Prediction
Prediction Distribution
Individual Predictions(9 runs)
Current administration and Congress passed OBBBA — opposite political direction from ACA subsidy restoration. Congressional gridlock makes new legislation improbable.
Legislative path blocked by current majority priorities. Would require political change unlikely before end of 2026.
Slim bipartisan compromise possibility if uninsured rates spike. No visible catalyst currently.
No political will for ACA subsidy restoration in this Congress. Clear NO.
Legislative probability near zero. Only emergency scenario plausible and unlikely in 2026.
Midterm election pressure possible but legislative timeline too short for 2026 passage.
Political alignment opposes. Very low.
Tail risk of bipartisan deal but base case is no legislation.
Accounting for unknown political catalysts. Still very low.
Resolution Criteria
Resolves YES if the President signs legislation that restores, extends, or replaces the enhanced ACA premium tax credits (broadly comparable to the levels under the American Rescue Plan Act) by December 31, 2026. Resolves NO if no such legislation is signed by that date.
Resolution Source
Congress.gov, White House press releases
Source Trigger
ACA enhanced subsidy restoration — potential de-escalation catalyst for Marketplace segment
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