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Millions Face Rising Health Costs as ACA Subsidies Expire

12/22/2025

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Millions of Americans may face higher health insurance costs next year as ACA premium tax credits expire.
The ten states projected to have the highest premium increases include Wyoming and West Virginia, whose voters backed U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts are expected to see lower increases.
Congress has not yet reached an agreement to extend the enhanced subsidies, and a House vote failed.

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Millions of Americans may face higher health insurance costs next year as ACA premium tax credits expire.
The ten states projected to have the highest premium increases include Wyoming and West Virginia, whose voters backed U.S. President Donald Trump in 2024.
Rhode Island and Massachusetts are expected to see lower increases.
Congress has not yet reached an agreement to extend the enhanced subsidies, and a House vote failed.