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States Battle Rising Health Insurance Costs Amid Subsidy Expiration
12/30/2025
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Story summary
- More than a dozen U.S. states are trying to curb rising health insurance costs after Congress failed to extend Obamacare subsidies.
- California and New Mexico have taken proactive measures.
- Georgia has ruled out using state funds for this purpose.
- Budget surpluses create political barriers, while deficits constrain action.
- Rising premiums could raise uninsured rates and strain rural healthcare systems.
