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Middle-Income Americans Hit Hard If GOP Congress Doesn’t Extend Obamacare Credits

Last updated: September 19, 2025 8:40 pm
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Major Premium Increases Loom for Americans Without Extension of Tax Credits for ACA Coverage

A new analysis released by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) warns that middle-income Americans, as well as those with low incomes, will face significant out-of-pocket premium increases if the Republican-led Congress fails to extend tax credits for individuals covered under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).

The legislation passed by the U.S. House of Representatives did not include an extension of the enhanced tax credits, which are crucial for making health insurance premiums more affordable for individuals. The fate of the bill now rests in the hands of the U.S. Senate, where Democrats have indicated they have the votes to block it.

The enhanced subsidies were introduced by the Biden administration and the Democratic-controlled Congress through the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, leading to a surge in ACA enrollment to over 24 million Americans. However, without the extension of these tax credits, enrollees in benchmark plans could see a double whammy of cost increases.

According to the KFF analysis, individuals currently benefiting from the enhanced tax credits will face steep premium hikes if the credits expire. For example, a 27-year-old earning $35,000 annually could see their premiums increase by 153%, translating to an additional $1,582 per year.

Similarly, a 35-year-old couple earning $30,000 per year, who currently pay nothing in premiums, could be looking at an annual cost of $1,107 without the enhanced tax credits. A 49-year-old couple with a 19-year-old child making $90,000 annually could see their premiums rise by 44%, amounting to an extra $2,718 per year.

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Health insurance executives have been vocal about the potential for significant rate increases in 2026 if the tax credits are not extended. Companies like Oscar Health are already factoring in double-digit rate hikes in their projections, with industry leaders warning of substantial premium increases across the board.

America’s Health Insurance Plans, a trade group representing insurers, has cautioned that middle-income individuals and families could face average premium increases of 75% or more than $700 per person if the tax credits are not extended.

Insurers are urging Congress to act before the Sept. 30 deadline to ensure that coverage options can be finalized ahead of the start of open enrollment on Nov. 1. Failure to extend the tax credits could have far-reaching consequences for millions of Americans who rely on ACA coverage for affordable health insurance.

It is imperative for lawmakers to prioritize the extension of these tax credits to prevent a potential healthcare affordability crisis and ensure that individuals and families can access the coverage they need without facing exorbitant premium increases.

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