Rising health care premiums hang over CT families as Congressional deadline looms

Connecticut Public – Wednesday, September 17, 2025
By Michayla Savitt

Extending the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced tax credits before the end of this year has become center stage in Congress’ negotiations to fund the government and avoid a shutdown beyond Sept. 30.

That could affect over 100,000 Connecticut residents who get health care coverage through Access Health CT, the state’s health insurance exchange. Currently, 9 in 10 Connecticut residents on ACA plans benefit from subsidies, according to the state comptroller.

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