Premiums could rise, millions could lose coverage if enhanced ACA subsidies expire: CBO

Healthcare DIVE December 10, 2024
Emily Olsen

The number of uninsured Americans will increase by 3.8 million on average each year from 2026 to 2034 if the subsidies lapse, according to an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office.

Dive Brief:

• Premiums and the number of uninsured Americans will rise if lawmakers fail to extend more generous subsidies for health plans on the Affordable Care Act exchanges, according to an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office.
• The number of uninsured people will increase by 3.8 million each year on average from 2026 through 2034 if Congress doesn’t permanently extend the enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of 2025, according to the CBO.
• Costs for people enrolled in ACA plans will...

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