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Affordable Care Act Tax Credit Expiration Hits Millions Hard

1/2/2026

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The expiration of enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act leads to premiums in 2026 for millions.
Self-employed individuals and small business owners face higher costs, with some premiums doubling or tripling.
Analysts estimate 4.8 million Americans may drop coverage as Congress faces pressure to act.
California and New Mexico are attempting to mitigate the impact by covering lapsed subsidies.
Georgia has ruled out state funding to offset the increases.

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Story summary

The expiration of enhanced tax credits for the Affordable Care Act leads to premiums in 2026 for millions.
Self-employed individuals and small business owners face higher costs, with some premiums doubling or tripling.
Analysts estimate 4.8 million Americans may drop coverage as Congress faces pressure to act.
California and New Mexico are attempting to mitigate the impact by covering lapsed subsidies.
Georgia has ruled out state funding to offset the increases.