U.S. House representative Jared Moskowitz addresses rising healthcare costs during federal government shutdown in Coral Springs
Coral Springs, Florida – Residents in the U.S. House district that includes Coral Springs are facing uncertainty and rising healthcare costs as a partial federal government shutdown takes effect. According to Representative Jared Moskowitz, a Democrat, roughly 164,000 people in his district could see significant increases in healthcare expenses if the proposed budget remains stalled.
In an email sent to constituents following the shutdown on Wednesday, Moskowitz highlighted the potential impact on families. “A family of four earning $64,000 a year could see their annual premiums rise by $2,571 — a 183% jump,” he said, emphasizing the real-world consequences of the political stalemate in Washington.
The current impasse centers on subsidies for the Affordable Care Act, which are scheduled to expire. These subsidies, also known as tax credits, help millions of Americans afford health insurance. Republican leaders opposed including them in the legislation meant to keep the federal government fully funded, while Democrats argue that allowing the subsidies to lapse will trigger soaring healthcare costs for roughly 22 million Americans nationwide.
Moskowitz voted against a continuing resolution in the House on September 19 that would have funded the government through November 21, citing concerns over the exclusion of ACA subsidies. While the measure passed the House largely along party lines, it ultimately failed in the U.S. Senate, leaving many government functions unfunded and creating widespread uncertainty for programs that impact everyday Americans.
The congressman’s district covers parts of Broward and southern Palm Beach counties, including Coral Springs, Coconut Creek, Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, and portions of Deerfield Beach and Pompano Beach. Residents across these communities are now bracing for the consequences of the shutdown, including the possibility of higher healthcare premiums and interruptions to other federally funded services.
Democrats continue to hold Republican leaders responsible for the lapse in funding, pointing to the expiration of ACA tax credits as the main driver behind potential premium increases.
Republicans, meanwhile, have argued against extending the subsidies in the context of broader budget negotiations, framing the issue as part of ongoing fiscal policy debates.
Moskowitz’s warning underscores the direct impact that federal budget disputes have on local communities. Families, particularly those relying on Affordable Care Act subsidies, could face difficult choices in the coming months as they navigate higher healthcare costs and the uncertainty of federal program funding.
As negotiations continue in Washington, Moskowitz and other lawmakers are urging constituents to stay informed and prepared for potential disruptions. The congressman has called for bipartisan solutions that protect families and prevent further financial strain on residents in Coral Springs and across his district.
