What Happens When the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expire? Millions Could See Higher Premiums in 2026

November 05, 2025 00:00:56
What Happens When the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expire? Millions Could See Higher Premiums in 2026
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What Happens When the ACA’s Enhanced Subsidies Expire? Millions Could See Higher Premiums in 2026

Nov 05 2025 | 00:00:56

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Rodney Washington Mike Sliwa

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In this STM Daily News Brief: What’s next for the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidiesset to expire at the end of 2025? Originally expanded during the pandemic to make health coverage more affordable, these subsidies have helped millions of Americans save on premiums. But unless Congress acts soon, many could face higher costs in 2026. Tune in for a quick, clear explanation of what’s at stake and why this policy matters for families across the country.

Read the full article: https://stmdailynews.com/what-happens-when-the-acas-enhanced-subsidies-expire-millions-could-see-higher-premiums-in-2026/

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[00:00:00] You are listening to the STM Daily News podcast and it's time for another news brief. [00:00:06] The Affordable Care Acts original subsidies were designed to be permanent, helping low and middle income Americans afford health insurance through the federal and state marketplaces. [00:00:18] However, the enhanced subsidies added during the COVID 19 pandemic, first under the American Rescue Plan in 2021 and later extended by the Inflation Reduction act, were temporary. [00:00:29] These expanded benefits, which lowered premiums and widened eligibility, are currently set to expire at the end of 2025. [00:00:37] Without congressional action to renew them, millions of Americans could see their health care costs rise sharply in 2026. [00:00:45] To read the full article, please visit stmdailynews. Do.

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