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Congress Urged to Extend Tax Credits to Prevent Healthcare Crisis

3/1/2025

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To avert a healthcare crisis, Congress must act swiftly to extend enhanced premium tax credits before they expire in 2025. Without this crucial support, rural communities could face a staggering 30% drop in marketplace coverage, pushing 37% more Americans into the ranks of the uninsured and worsening access to essential healthcare services.

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Story summary

To avert a healthcare crisis, Congress must act swiftly to extend enhanced premium tax credits before they expire in 2025. Without this crucial support, rural communities could face a staggering 30% drop in marketplace coverage, pushing 37% more Americans into the ranks of the uninsured and worsening access to essential healthcare services.