Rep. Haridopolos Urges Reforms to Affordable Care Act Subsidies

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., called for reforms to the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies rather than their extension as is, arguing for stricter eligibility criteria and increased accountability in enrollment processes.

Haridopolos stated that Congress should not simply extend the current program but must address its flaws by tightening standards and ensuring proper verification of who qualifies. He criticized the system, suggesting some people receive benefits without contributing financially or through fraud, calling it a “broken” approach to funding healthcare.

He emphasized the need for verification in enrollment processes, warning against rubber-stamping the existing flawed structure.