Federal government might face a $7.2T bill for employer health subsidies

By Allison Bell

News May 12, 2026 at 03:19 PM

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CBO helps Congress understand how legislation will affect government finances.
The federal health subsidies now in the pipeline could cost $33.5 trillion from 2026 through 2036.
That would amount to 7.8% of U.S. gross domestic product.

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