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Ending ACA Tax Credits: 4.2M Could Lose Coverage

9/19/2025

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Enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expire at the end of 2025, potentially causing significant premium increases for millions.
KFF estimates average premium hikes of 75%, with some families facing annual increases nearing $8,000.
The Congressional Budget Office predicts an additional 4.2 million uninsured Americans by 2034 if credits expire.
New CMS regulations may decrease marketplace enrollment by up to 2 million in 2026.
Augusta Medical Group has closed three clinics in rural Virginia due to these changes.

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Story summary

Enhanced premium tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will expire at the end of 2025, potentially causing significant premium increases for millions.
KFF estimates average premium hikes of 75%, with some families facing annual increases nearing $8,000.
The Congressional Budget Office predicts an additional 4.2 million uninsured Americans by 2034 if credits expire.
New CMS regulations may decrease marketplace enrollment by up to 2 million in 2026.
Augusta Medical Group has closed three clinics in rural Virginia due to these changes.