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Polis Urges Congress to Extend Health Care Subsidies

9/16/2025

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis calls on Congress to extend Biden-era health care subsidies by September 30 to avoid premium increases.
Without the extension, insurance costs could rise by 28% statewide and 38% on the Western Slope, impacting hundreds of thousands.
Over 75,000 Coloradans may lose insurance if subsidies expire; bipartisan support exists for the extension.
Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Expansion Act for a one-year extension.
The CBO warns that over four million Americans could lose coverage without a permanent extension.

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Colorado Gov. Jared Polis calls on Congress to extend Biden-era health care subsidies by September 30 to avoid premium increases.
Without the extension, insurance costs could rise by 28% statewide and 38% on the Western Slope, impacting hundreds of thousands.
Over 75,000 Coloradans may lose insurance if subsidies expire; bipartisan support exists for the extension.
Rep. Jeff Hurd introduced the Bipartisan Premium Tax Credit Expansion Act for a one-year extension.
The CBO warns that over four million Americans could lose coverage without a permanent extension.