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flag Montana warns 67,000 could lose health coverage if ACA subsidies expire during shutdown.

flag Montana leaders and health advocates are urging the state’s Republican federal lawmakers to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies amid a government shutdown, warning that over 67,000 Montanans—especially in rural areas—could lose health coverage if the credits expire. flag Without the subsidies, up to 7,000 people may be uninsured, and rural hospitals—critical to small communities—could face financial strain. flag Sen. Cora Neumann and the Montana Nurses Association highlighted the importance of subsidies in keeping premiums low and supporting small businesses and Medicaid expansion, while Sen. Patty Murray criticized Republicans for prioritizing tax breaks for billionaires over extending vital health care protections. flag The standoff continues as both parties refuse to compromise.

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