Bipartisan Effort Seeks to Extend ACA Subsidies to Prevent Premium Spike in 2026

Lawmakers from both parties, including a Republican congressman from California, are working to prevent a significant increase in Affordable Care Act (ACA) premiums by extending tax credits for over 20 million Americans. This bipartisan effort aims to address affordability challenges related to healthcare costs ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, despite the absence of a unified Republican strategy. Congressman Kevin Kiley has introduced the 'Fix It Act,' proposing a temporary two-year extension of ACA subsidies coupled with reforms intended to reduce program waste, creating an opportunity to address broader healthcare access and affordability issues.