US EditionWashington Lawmakers Urge Congress to Extend Tax Credit Aimed at Cutting Health Insurance Costs
The expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies could cause premiums to rise over 75%, risking coverage loss for millions, with political disputes delaying extension efforts.
- Washington lawmakers are urging Congress to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits set to expire at the end of 2025 to avoid steep premium hikes.
- These subsidies began in 2021 under the American Rescue Plan as temporary pandemic relief, and their expiration threatens to increase costs despite calls for permanence.
- If subsidies are not extended, insurance premiums could increase by around 18% across the country on average, while Governor Jared Polis warns that in Colorado, premiums may rise as much as twice their current levels, affecting millions who depend on these financial aids.
- About 75% of Washington enrollees benefiting from the credits save roughly $1,300 annually, but approximately 80,000 could lose coverage if the subsidies expire after November 1 enrollment.
- Unless legislative action is taken prior to the start of enrollment, many individuals could face sharply increased premiums, leading to a wave of departures from the marketplace that may result in higher uninsured rates and instability in both state and federal health insurance markets.
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washingtonstatestandard.com
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The New Republic
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