Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable

By: Shalina Chatlani

Outlets: Stateline

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 1,696

Last Updated: 1 week ago

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Ten Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans, at least partially replacing the federal tax credits that expired at the end of last year.

The state assistance, some of it offered through programs that existed before the federal subsidies expired, is helping hundreds of thousands of people lower their monthly premium payments, which otherwise would have surged to double or even triple what they were before the …

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