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Jim, do you know anything about this?

May 22: The ACA’s day in court
One key to insurers selling plans in the marketplace are reimbursements they receive called cost-sharing reductions. These aren’t the same as the tax credits that people receive to help pay their premiums; it is financial assistance to help low-income people pay their out-of-pocket costs, such as deductibles. The Congressional Budget Office projected those payments would add up to $7 billion this year and $10 billion in 2018.
In 2014, House Republicans sued the Obama administration over the constitutionality of the cost-sharing reduction payments, which had not been appropriated by Congress. The lawmakers won the lawsuit, and the Obama administration appealed it. Late last year, with a new administration on the other end of the suit, the House sought to pause the proceedings — with a deadline for a status update in late May.
The Trump administration and House lawmakers have to report to the judge this spring. If the Trump administration drops the appeal, it would mean the subsidies would stop being paid — a huge blow to the marketplaces and millions of people. If lawmakers wanted the payments to continue, they would have to find a way to fund them. One opportunity for that is coming up fast, the continuing resolution that must be passed by April 28. If the Trump administration continues the lawsuit, it will be in the odd position of fighting its own party.
In the interim, it has been the status quo: The cost-sharing reduction payments are being made each month. Lobbyists for the insurance industry are meeting with lawmakers to pressure them to continue funding cost-sharing reductions.
“Our hope is that there is a mechanism for continued funding for cost-sharing reductions, that happens regardless of the lawsuit, ... said Kristine Grow, spokeswoman for America’s Health Insurance Plans.

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