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Texas Faces Healthcare Crisis: 1.7M Risk Losing Coverage

7/20/2025

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Next year, Texas faces a looming crisis as up to 1.7 million residents may lose their ACA coverage due to expiring premium tax credits and new legislative hurdles. With premiums projected to soar by over 115% for some, the state's already staggering uninsured rate of 17.4% could worsen, leaving many vulnerable and without essential healthcare.

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Next year, Texas faces a looming crisis as up to 1.7 million residents may lose their ACA coverage due to expiring premium tax credits and new legislative hurdles. With premiums projected to soar by over 115% for some, the state's already staggering uninsured rate of 17.4% could worsen, leaving many vulnerable and without essential healthcare.