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Without congressional action, thousands of Wisconsin families could face massive health insurance premium hikes after ACA tax credits expire.
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Senator Tammy Baldwin warned that thousands of Wisconsin families could face steep health insurance premium increases unless Congress extends enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits before they expire on December 31.
Speaking in De Pere, she cited residents like bakery owner Kim Paul, who could see premiums rise 500%, and others facing over 200% increases, with more than 275,000 Wisconsinites currently relying on the subsidies.
Baldwin criticized Republicans for blocking her amendment to extend the credits and expressed concern the House may not act.
Open enrollment for 2026 runs through January 15, with a December 15 deadline for coverage effective January 1.
Republican Representative Tony Wied blamed the ACA for high costs and accused Baldwin of political tactics, while pledging to seek long-term solutions.
Sin la acción del Congreso, miles de familias de Wisconsin podrían enfrentarse a enormes aumentos de primas de seguro de salud después de que los créditos fiscales de la ACA expiran.