Congress Must Act to Continue Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Congress Must Act to Continue Affordable Care Act’s Enhanced Premium Tax Credits

Tuesday, April 15, was the tax filing deadline for most individuals. For those with Premium Tax Credits (PTCs) that help them pay for health insurance through an Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plan, it’s also a reminder that their access to coverage is at risk. Unless Congress acts in the coming months, low- and middle-income people will see bigger tax and insurance bills in 2026 as COVID-era changes to the PTCs expire. ACA Lowered the Nu…