Federal contingency funds support partial SNAP benefits amid state delays; Obamacare subsidy extension talks unfold amid government shutdown, impacting millions of enrollees.

The 2025 US government shutdown is approaching a record 35-day duration amid disputes over Obamacare subsidies and federal funding, impacting key insurance and social programs.

Washington Healthplanfinder projects a 21% rise in insurance premiums for 2026. Expiring Obamacare subsidies may lead to 80,000 losing coverage. Policy action needed on subsidies to prevent sharp premium increases.