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Governor Evers Warns of Rising Costs Without ACA Extension

10/28/2025

Summary

Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers warns that costs could surge in 2026 without extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Dr. Steffie Woolhandler says profit motives overshadow public service.
She notes that Republican Congress, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is poised to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
The ongoing government shutdown complicates these issues as Democrats demand tax credit extensions to resolve the impasse.

History

Historical Context

The Affordable Care Act (ACA), signed into law on March 23, 2010, significantly expanded healthcare access, covering approximately 20 million Americans by 2016. Despite its successes, political opposition has persisted, notably with attempts to cut Medicaid funding by $1 trillion under President Trump. Governor Tony Evers warns that without extending premium tax credits, healthcare costs could rise sharply in 2026, underscoring ongoing healthcare funding challenges.

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Story summary

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers warns that costs could surge in 2026 without extending Affordable Care Act premium tax credits.
Dr. Steffie Woolhandler says profit motives overshadow public service.
She notes that Republican Congress, under U.S. President Donald Trump, is poised to cut $1 trillion from Medicaid.
The ongoing government shutdown complicates these issues as Democrats demand tax credit extensions to resolve the impasse.

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