Nearly 80% of Americans want Congress to extend ACA tax credits, poll finds

"According to new polling data, nearly 80 percent of Americans support extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits, which are set to expire at the end of this year-and are at the center of a funding dispute that led to a shutdown of the federal government this week. The poll, conducted by KFF and released Friday, found that 78 percent of Americans want the tax credits extended,"

"A separate analysis published by KFF earlier this week found that if the credits are not extended, monthly premiums for ACA Marketplace plans would more than double on average. Specifically, the current average premium of $888 would jump to $1,904 in 2026, a 114 percent increase. The polling released today found that, in addition to broad support for the credits, many Americans are unaware that they are in peril."

Nearly 80 percent of Americans support extending Affordable Care Act enhanced premium tax credits that are scheduled to expire at year-end, and the credits are central to a funding dispute that led to a federal government shutdown. KFF polling found 78 percent support overall, including 92 percent of Democrats, 59 percent of Republicans, and 57 percent of Republicans aligned with MAGA. Analysis shows average monthly Marketplace premiums would rise from $888 to $1,904 in 2026, a 114 percent increase, if credits lapse. About six in ten adults have heard little or nothing about the expiration. Among individual-market buyers, 70 percent would face significant financial disruption and 42 percent would forgo insurance. More than 24 million Americans obtain coverage through the ACA Marketplace.

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