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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 27m

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
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PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 28m

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. Tracy, a customer service representative, is facing premium increases of $103 a month, which would force her to cut back on other essentials like gas and groceries. (3/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 28m

Maryland will provide state subsidies for many enrollees if enhancements expire. Even so, premium increases will be large, and not all enrollees are eligible for the state support: a typical 60-year-old MD couple making $85,000 will face a $13,700 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 29m

Minnesota and Maryland also opened window shopping for 2026 ACA marketplace plans, and people are seeing their premiums spike due to expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old Minnesotan couple making $85,000 will face a $15,500 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Sarah Lueck @sarahl202.bsky.social · 4h

If premium tax credit enhancements expire, millions of people with the lowest incomes would lose $0 premium plans and be at risk of becoming uninsured. Gains in coverage, especially in states that haven’t expanded #Medicaid, would be at risk. www.cbpp.org/blog/people-...

People With Low Incomes May Lose $0 Premium Plans — a Lifeline — Unless Congress Acts | Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

Without congressional action, PTC enhancements will expire at the end of 2025. This will cause millions —many of these lowest-income enrollees especially — to become uninsured, or to face impossible c...

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4h

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
tinyurl.com/mr2bhszc

9/16/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4h

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. Tracy, a customer service representative, is facing premium increases of $103 a month, which would force her to cut back on other essentials like gas and groceries. (3/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4h

Virtually all marketplace enrollees – across states, ages, family sizes, and income levels – will see big premium increases. A typical family of 4 making $130,000 in Nevada will face a $8,000 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4h

Nevada’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is in full swing, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Nevada will face a $18,100 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4d

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
tinyurl.com/mr2bhszc

9/16/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4d

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. M.M., an IT consultant, would be forced to cut back on groceries and medications like insulin to treat their diabetes. (3/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4d

Virtually all marketplace enrollees – across states, ages, family sizes, and income levels – will see big premium increases. A typical family of 4 making $132,000 in New York will face a $17,100 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 4d

New York’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in New York will face a $12,700 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
tinyurl.com/mr2bhszc

9/16/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. Tracy, a customer service representative, is facing premium increases of $103 a month, which would force her to cut back on other essentials like gas and groceries. (3/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

Virtually all marketplace enrollees – across states, ages, family sizes, and income levels – will see big premium increases. A typical family of 4 making $130,000 in Virginia will face a $7,900 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 5d

Virginia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping is underway, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Virginia will face a $18,000 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 6d

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states (Oct. 15 – Dec.15 in Idaho) and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
tinyurl.com/mr2bhszc

9/16/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 6d

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. M.M., an IT consultant, would be forced to cut back on groceries and medications like insulin to treat their diabetes.

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 6d

Virtually all marketplace enrollees – across states, ages, family sizes, and income levels – will see big premium increases. A typical family of 4 making $130,000 in Idaho will face a $7,800 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 6d

Idaho’s 2026 ACA marketplace open enrollment begins Oct 15. People are already window shopping, seeing next year’s premiums spike due to expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Idaho will face a $17,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 7d

This is NOT an end-of-year issue. Open enrollment runs Nov.1 – Jan.15 for most states and window shopping begins in October. If Congress waits until Dec.31, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. (4/4)
tinyurl.com/mr2bhszc

9/16/25 ☀️ AM:

PRESENTED BY IN THIS EDITION Johnson’s tall tasks going into todaySenate may skip the NDAA againThe Vault: Why Dems want Obamacare deal nowJeffries silent

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 7d

These are real people facing real consequences if Congress doesn’t act to extend the enhancements ASAP. Tracy, a customer service representative, is facing premium increases of $103 a month, which would force her to cut back on other essentials like gas and groceries. (3/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 7d

Virtually all marketplace enrollees – across states, ages, family sizes, and income levels – will see big premium increases. A typical family of 4 making $130,000 in Georgia will face a $13,200 increase in annual premiums. (2/4)

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Gideon Lukens @gidlukens.bsky.social · 7d

Georgia’s 2026 ACA marketplace window shopping began October 1, meaning people are already seeing next year’s premiums spike because of expiring tax credit enhancements. A typical 60-year-old couple making $85,000 in Georgia will face a $24,900 increase in annual premiums. (1/4)

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