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Record Health Insurance Enrollments Amid Premium Hike Warnings

1/31/2025

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Pennsylvania achieved a record 496,661 enrollments in state health insurance plans, mirroring national trends.
Officials caution about potential 81% premium hikes in 2026 if federal tax credits are not renewed.
Enhanced tax credits have provided $600 million in annual savings for enrollees, but costs may surge without extensions.
State legislators are introducing bills to safeguard ACA provisions in response to federal budget cuts.

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Pennsylvania achieved a record 496,661 enrollments in state health insurance plans, mirroring national trends.
Officials caution about potential 81% premium hikes in 2026 if federal tax credits are not renewed.
Enhanced tax credits have provided $600 million in annual savings for enrollees, but costs may surge without extensions.
State legislators are introducing bills to safeguard ACA provisions in response to federal budget cuts.