Expiring federal health subsidies could cost CT $295M to make up

CT Mirror – Tuesday, September 16, 2025
By Jenna Carlesso

Gov. Ned Lamont and governors from 17 other states are calling on congressional leaders to extend federal subsidies that help more people afford health coverage through state-based insurance exchanges like Access Health CT.

The subsidies, known as enhanced premium tax credits, are set to expire at the end of the year. If they do, states will have to pick up the cost — or individuals will pay significantly more for health coverage.

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