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Congress Faces Deadline to Extend Tax Credits as Health Premiums Loom Large

Congress must act swiftly to extend premium tax credits for 22 million Americans or face soaring health insurance premiums and coverage losses during the upcoming open enrollment period.

Senator Kelly Highlights Risks of ACA Tax Credit Lapse and Rising Health Costs

Senator Mark Kelly warns of rising health insurance premiums and rural hospital closures if ACA tax credits lapse amid stalled government negotiations.

Washington Healthplanfinder Premiums to Rise 21% in 2026, 80,000 at Risk from Subsidy Expiration

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.

ACA Premium Tax Credit Extension Uncertainty and Market Implications

Congress faces a critical decision on the extension of ACA enhanced premium tax credits, impacting millions of insured Americans and the health insurance marketplace.

CBO Report Highlights ACA Fraud; Legislation Targets Subsidy Abuse

CBO analysis reveals 2.3M fraudulent enrollees in ACA, prompting legislative reforms to curb subsidy abuse and enhance federal health program integrity.

States Prepare to Partially Replace Expiring Federal Health Insurance Subsidies

Several U.S. states plan to partially replace expiring federal health insurance subsidies to protect lower-income individuals from rising premiums in the individual market.

Nurses' Coalition Urges HHS to Preserve Independence of USPSTF Amid Member Replacement Reports

A coalition of nurses' associations urges HHS to maintain the independent operation of the USPSTF, emphasizing its role in shaping preventive health care policies under the ACA and safeguarding evidence-based recommendations.

Virginia Direct Care Workers Face Financial Challenges Due to Benefits Cliffs

A new report details how modest wage increases can push Virginia's direct care workers into benefits cliffs, reducing their net income and threatening workforce stability amid Medicaid and SNAP changes.

ACA Marketplaces Face Enrollment and Cost Challenges From New Federal Policies

New federal rules and tax law changes reduce subsidies and tighten enrollment in ACA marketplaces, risking higher premiums and lower enrollment, especially among lawfully present immigrants. States challenge these barriers.

Impact of H.R.1 on Medicaid Funding and Rural Hospitals Like Petaluma Valley

Explore how federal Medicaid cuts under H.R.1 threaten rural hospitals like Petaluma Valley Hospital, impacting healthcare access, funding, and insurance reimbursement dynamics. Understand evolving challenges in hospital sustainability and workforce shortages.