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Lawmakers Urged to Extend ACA Subsidies Amid Crisis

10/18/2025

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U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (Fla.) warns Miami-Dade County could face a healthcare crisis if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire as open enrollment nears during a federal shutdown.
Health insurers urge extending the ACA tax credits, saying the extension would prevent premium increases and job losses.
A report projects nearly 340,000 jobs could vanish if the credits expire, and lawmakers face pressure to find a solution.

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U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson (Fla.) warns Miami-Dade County could face a healthcare crisis if Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expire as open enrollment nears during a federal shutdown.
Health insurers urge extending the ACA tax credits, saying the extension would prevent premium increases and job losses.
A report projects nearly 340,000 jobs could vanish if the credits expire, and lawmakers face pressure to find a solution.