CBO Projects 14.2M Rise in Uninsured by 2034 if ACA Tax Credits Expire

The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) projects that the expiration of Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits will result in an increase of at least 14.2 million uninsured Americans by 2034, including 1.7 million in California, the highest number among all states. These tax credits have played a key role in making health care more affordable nationwide. The potential loss of coverage raises concerns for families, hospitals, and communities in California's Central Valley and beyond. Representative David Valadao's vote against extending these tax credits is viewed as a setback to over a decade of progress in expanding access to health care, risking increased uninsured rates and added strain on healthcare systems.