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Urgent Action Needed: Rising Healthcare Costs Threaten Coverage

9/19/2025

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Rising health care costs are prompting urgent calls for congressional action.
The Trump administration's policies may significantly raise health coverage costs by 2026.
Expiring enhanced premium tax credits could leave millions without coverage.
The Congressional Budget Office predicts an additional 4.2 million uninsured by 2034 if tax credits end.
New regulations may increase marketplace costs, potentially reducing enrollment by 2 million.

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Story summary

Rising health care costs are prompting urgent calls for congressional action.
The Trump administration's policies may significantly raise health coverage costs by 2026.
Expiring enhanced premium tax credits could leave millions without coverage.
The Congressional Budget Office predicts an additional 4.2 million uninsured by 2034 if tax credits end.
New regulations may increase marketplace costs, potentially reducing enrollment by 2 million.