US EditionIdaho a Precursor in Continuing ACA Debacle
- Idaho's state exchange reported an average 10% increase in health insurance premiums for 2026, according to Pat Kelly, executive director of Your Health Idaho, who noted that net premiums have increased by about 75% for consumers after tax credits.
- Senator Patty Murray expressed urgency, stating that letters are being sent to families announcing shocking price increases this month, highlighting that premium prices are being locked in early in Idaho.
- U.S. Representative Jen Kiggans proposed a temporary extension of ACA tax credits to prevent an average household premium increase of $2,500 after current subsidies expire at the end of the year, aiming for bipartisan support for long-term reforms.
- Kiggans criticized Senate Democrats for prolonging the government shutdown, claiming it hinders necessary discussions on healthcare and funding.
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Idaho’s Premium Rate Shock Flags ACA Crisis Ahead
As the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax credits face expiration, open enrollment in Idaho shows sharp premium hikes that could preview what millions elsewhere will pay if Congress fails to act. Idaho's state exchange opened Oct. 15, and consumers are seeing steeper prices even before most of the nation begins shopping Nov. 1 on HealthCare.gov. State regulators say approved 2026 individual health insurance rates rose about 10% on average, while…
Healthcare premiums to bonce 'about 75 percent' in red state if subsidies expire
The state of Idaho, which voted 66 percent for President Donald Trump, is one of the first states to see the benefits of its vote, according to the New Republic.The ongoing government shutdown recently gave Idahoans a glimpse of life without Obamacare federal tax credits on the state’s Affordable Care Act portal.“On average, gross premiums, or the overall cost of the premium, has gone up about 10 percent. And the net premium, or the amount the c…
Idaho's Premium Rate Shock Flags ACA Crisis Ahead
As the Affordable Care Act's enhanced tax credits face expiration, open enrollment in Idaho shows sharp premium hikes that could preview what millions elsewhere will pay if Congress fails to act. The post Idaho's Premium Rate Shock Flags ACA Crisis Ahead appeared first on Conservative Angle | Conservative Angle - Conservative News Clearing House
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