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Health Coverage Surge Faces Premium Hike Without Tax Credit Extension

9/12/2025

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In 2025, 6 million people enrolled in health coverage, with 3.2 million being new customers.
Enhanced tax credits benefited 93% of enrollees, but their expiration could raise premiums by 75% and leave 4 million uninsured by 2034.
Democrats seek to extend these credits amid rising costs, while Republicans are wary of their temporary nature.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune opposes linking credit extensions to government funding, risking a shutdown.
Bipartisan efforts aim to extend credits for a year, delaying the deadline until after the 2026 midterms.

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Story summary

In 2025, 6 million people enrolled in health coverage, with 3.2 million being new customers.
Enhanced tax credits benefited 93% of enrollees, but their expiration could raise premiums by 75% and leave 4 million uninsured by 2034.
Democrats seek to extend these credits amid rising costs, while Republicans are wary of their temporary nature.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune opposes linking credit extensions to government funding, risking a shutdown.
Bipartisan efforts aim to extend credits for a year, delaying the deadline until after the 2026 midterms.