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Urgent Call for Congress: Protect Health Coverage Now!

9/19/2025

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Rising health care costs are prompting urgent calls for congressional action before year-end.
Policies from the Trump administration may significantly raise health coverage costs by 2026.
Expiring premium tax credits could leave millions without coverage, with an estimated 4.2 million more uninsured by 2034.
New regulations may reduce marketplace enrollment by up to 2 million.
Immediate action is needed to extend tax credits and prevent further access issues.

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Story summary

Rising health care costs are prompting urgent calls for congressional action before year-end.
Policies from the Trump administration may significantly raise health coverage costs by 2026.
Expiring premium tax credits could leave millions without coverage, with an estimated 4.2 million more uninsured by 2034.
New regulations may reduce marketplace enrollment by up to 2 million.
Immediate action is needed to extend tax credits and prevent further access issues.