Pressure Mounts To Extend ACA Tax Credits As Shutdown Deadline Approaches

By Jalen Brown / September 25, 2025 at 6:21 PM

With just five days until a potential government shutdown, congressional Democrats and health care advocates are intensifying pressure on Republicans to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act premium tax credits (APTCs), warning that failure to act would trigger double-digit premium hikes, widespread coverage losses, and significant financial strain on hospitals and providers nationwide.


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