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Congress Urged to Act on ACA Subsidies to Avoid Premium Surge

9/8/2025

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Congress must address Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to prevent negative consequences.
Inaction may drive families away from ACA marketplaces, raising premiums for those who remain.
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Vermont anticipates a 6.6% premium hike for 2026 due to healthier individuals leaving.
Insurers based 2026 rates on the assumption that subsidies would end, exacerbating premium costs.
Consumer advocates stress the urgency of action to alleviate financial burdens on families.

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Story summary

Congress must address Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies to prevent negative consequences.
Inaction may drive families away from ACA marketplaces, raising premiums for those who remain.
Blue Cross Blue Shield in Vermont anticipates a 6.6% premium hike for 2026 due to healthier individuals leaving.
Insurers based 2026 rates on the assumption that subsidies would end, exacerbating premium costs.
Consumer advocates stress the urgency of action to alleviate financial burdens on families.