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Health Premiums Could Skyrocket Without Tax Credit Extension

11/26/2025

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Tax Credits Expiration

The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits could cause health insurance premiums to rise in 2026.
In Contra Costa County, California, premiums may rise up to 150%, making coverage unaffordable for families like Rachel Rosekind.
In Maine, Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree warn that failing to extend these credits could raise premiums by 88%.
The Senate is expected to vote on the subsidies in December.

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AI Claims Management

Health insurers are increasingly using artificial intelligence to manage claims and prior authorizations, leading to rising denials.
Patients and doctors use AI tools to contest denials and navigate complex medical bills.
Sheer Health has developed an app to help patients understand their insurance claims.
States such as Arizona and Texas have enacted laws to curb sole AI use in medical decisions, aiming to improve transparency and reduce bias.

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Tax Credits Expiration

The expiration of enhanced premium tax credits could cause health insurance premiums to rise in 2026.
In Contra Costa County, California, premiums may rise up to 150%, making coverage unaffordable for families like Rachel Rosekind.
In Maine, Governor Janet Mills and U.S. Representative Chellie Pingree warn that failing to extend these credits could raise premiums by 88%.
The Senate is expected to vote on the subsidies in December.

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