Expiring ACA Subsidies Threaten Millions with Higher Costs and Lower Coverage

Less than three weeks remain before the expiration of critical COVID-era enhanced tax credits that have provided affordable health insurance to millions of Americans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Rather than easing burdens on hardworking families, Washington’s failure to extend these subsidies is setting the stage for a healthcare affordability crisis in 2026.Why Are American Families Forced into Financial Peril?Take Chad and Kelley Bruns, a Wisconsin couple exemplifying the grit and thrift so many Americans share. A military veteran and retired firefighter, Chad lives with injuries sustained in service. Their strategy: cut firewood to save on heating costs, minimize...