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GAO Uncovers $21B in Obamacare Subsidy Fraud Issues

12/9/2025

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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports issues with Obamacare's COVID-19-era subsidies, including errors and fraud.
GAO found over 29,000 Social Security numbers linked to multiple plans.
GAO identified 18 of 20 fake accounts still receiving benefits.
GAO reported unreconciled APTC expenses totaling $21 billion and over $94 million paid to deceased recipients.
As Congress debates extending subsidies, a vote is expected to fail.

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Story summary

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reports issues with Obamacare's COVID-19-era subsidies, including errors and fraud.
GAO found over 29,000 Social Security numbers linked to multiple plans.
GAO identified 18 of 20 fake accounts still receiving benefits.
GAO reported unreconciled APTC expenses totaling $21 billion and over $94 million paid to deceased recipients.
As Congress debates extending subsidies, a vote is expected to fail.