Americans Face Sticker Shock: Health Insurance Premiums Become Unaffordable as Republicans in Congress Rip Away Key Tax Credits
Republicans are in control of Congress and the White House and are taking away key health care tax credits — driving up premiums for millions of Americans.
By the Numbers
Across the country, millions are paying more for coverage as key health care tax credits expire. Here’s what the data shows.
Since taking control of Washington, President Trump and Republicans in Congress have failed to protect a key provision of the Affordable Care Act: tax credits for health care premiums. Lawmakers have known that without these protections, costs will go up even more — with health insurance premiums rising as much as 114% according to nonpartisan experts. Now, we’re seeing the result:
- Premiums are rising across the country, more than doubling on average.
- Millions are losing coverage altogether.
- Hospitals and other providers are facing another wave of financial strain as a result of the 2025 tax bill passed by Republicans: $32.1 billion in funding lost next year to pay for tax cuts for the richest Americans.
“‘It’s only gotten worse’: As ACA premiums are set to climb, some Americans opt to go uninsured”
— NBC News
“Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies”
— Associated Press
Each day Republicans in Congress fail to address premium increases, more Americans are forced to choose between keeping a roof over their head, food on the table, or life-saving health care coverage.
The choice is clear: They can side with billionaires and corporate interests, or stand with hard-working Americans who deserve affordable health care.
See What’s Happening in Your State
Find out how much premiums have gone up near you — and how many families are paying more because of Republican-led cuts.
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They Broke It. We’re Paying for It.
Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress are ripping away the health care tax credits that keep premiums affordable for over 20 million Americans. Now, millions are seeing prices skyrocket — or losing coverage entirely.
They gave tax cuts to billionaires and left working families holding the bill. It’s time they fix the crisis they created.
