LOADING ERROR LOADINGNEW YORK (AP) — For one Wisconsin couple, the loss of government-sponsored health subsidies next year means choosing a lower-quality insurance plan with a higher deductible. The Senate on Thursday rejected two proposals to address the problem and an emerging health care package from House Republicans does not include an extension, all but guaranteeing that many Americans will see much higher insurance costs in 2026. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York, Aug. 19, 2025. AdvertisementThis year, the Brunses were paying $2 per month for a top-tier gold-level plan with less than a $4,000 deductible. So, they are planning to go without health insurance next year, paying cash for prescriptions, checkups and anything else that arises.

Source: Huffington Post December 13, 2025 15:03 UTC