Millions Face Healthcare Cost Spikes as ACA Subsidies Expire

House lawmakers prepare for a January vote to restore healthcare subsidies after their expiration triggered massive premium spikes for millions of Americans.The 2026 expiration of tax credits originally introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic has left approximately 20 million enrollees facing an average cost increase of 114 percent.Bipartisan leaders including Brian Fitzpatrick and Peter Welch seek a compromise while noting that any successful legislation likely requires the support of Donald Trump.