Source: In These Times
by Karen Dolan
“Healthcare access [sic] in this country is in grave danger — and your wallet could be, too. Those facts are key to understanding the latest government shutdown. … at issue are the 24 million Americans who benefit from the soon-to-expire tax credits that help them afford their health coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace. When Republicans passed their tax cuts for billionaires and corporations in this summer’s so-called One Big Beautiful Bill, they intentionally left out renewing this credit that helps regular people afford healthcare. As a result, according to KFF Health, not only could the 24 million ACA users see a doubling of their premium costs, but most Americans could see their premiums rise if this tax credit isn’t renewed.” (10/15/25)