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DeGette Warns: ACA Subsidy Cuts Could Spike Premiums 30%

10/21/2025

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Congresswoman Diana DeGette of Colorado warns that without an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, premiums could rise by 30% for 300,000 Coloradans next year.
The rise could force families to choose between healthcare and basic necessities.
Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway says 75,000 to 100,000 residents could lose coverage, worsening the crisis.
Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2025, as uncertainty surrounding the shutdown persists.

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Congresswoman Diana DeGette of Colorado warns that without an extension of Affordable Care Act subsidies, premiums could rise by 30% for 300,000 Coloradans next year.
The rise could force families to choose between healthcare and basic necessities.
Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway says 75,000 to 100,000 residents could lose coverage, worsening the crisis.
Open enrollment begins on November 1, 2025, as uncertainty surrounding the shutdown persists.