More than 20 million people in America are facing higher health insurance costs. Congress must act.
Learn more about the enhanced health care tax credits and who is impacted.
Access to affordable health insurance is a key factor for surviving cancer. Individuals who are uninsured or who cannot afford the out-of-pocket costs for their insurance are less likely to get screened for cancer and therefore less likely to survive a cancer diagnosis.
Through the Affordable Care Act, those with lower incomes who purchase health insurance plans on the Marketplace receive tax credits to help make plans more affordable. The tax credits were later expanded to provide more individuals with financial assistance to help them afford their health insurance plans. Unfortunately, these enhanced health care tax credits expired on January 1, 2026, because Congress failed to renew them.
These enhanced tax credits led to record enrollment in Marketplace plans and provided millions with a path to affordable, comprehensive coverage to be able to prevent, detect and treat cancer. Due to these tax credits expiring, 20 million people are facing higher health insurance costs and millions have become uninsured due to a lack of affordable options. Congress needs to reinstate enhanced health care tax credits and work to make health care more affordable.
