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Senators Warn of Premium Hikes for 41,000 Rhode Islanders

10/21/2025

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On October 20, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse urged Republicans to prevent premium hikes for Rhode Islanders.
They warned that, without intervention, the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits could double or triple premiums.
They attributed the increases to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the refusal to extend tax credits.
They estimated 41,000 Rhode Islanders could be affected, with about 13,000 potentially losing coverage.

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On October 20, Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse urged Republicans to prevent premium hikes for Rhode Islanders.
They warned that, without intervention, the expiration of Affordable Care Act tax credits could double or triple premiums.
They attributed the increases to U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration and the refusal to extend tax credits.
They estimated 41,000 Rhode Islanders could be affected, with about 13,000 potentially losing coverage.