The Guardian • 12/11/2025 • Last cited 12/14/2025

The US Senate has rejected proposals to extend subsidies for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, raising concerns about rising healthcare costs for millions as premium tax credits for approximately 21.8 million enrollees are set to expire at the end of the month. According to the health policy research group KFF, if the subsidies lapse, annual premiums could more than double.
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