The enhanced premium tax credits that were expanded under the 2021 American Rescue Plan were scheduled to expire at the end of 2025.
December 31, 2025
high
temporal
The scheduled expiration would end the temporary expansion of ACA premium tax credits enacted by the 2021 legislation.
Enhanced, pandemic-era tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were temporary policy measures implemented in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and were scheduled to expire after the pandemic-era provisions ended.
November 13, 2025
high
policy
General description of the nature and temporal limits of ACA pandemic-era enhanced tax credits.
Premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act reduce health-insurance premiums for people who receive them, and expiration of those subsidies can cause steep premium increases for those relying on the subsidies.
November 12, 2025
high
policy
Role and effect of ACA premium tax credits on insurance affordability
About 24 million people who do not have health insurance through an employer or a public program such as Medicaid use the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace to buy health plans.
November 06, 2025
high
statistic
The ACA marketplace provides a route for individuals without employer-sponsored or public insurance to purchase subsidized health coverage.
Enhanced premium subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) were scheduled to expire in 2025.
January 01, 2025
high
temporal
Policy timeline note referenced in discussions about legislative negotiations over government funding.
The 2021 American Rescue Plan expanded eligibility for enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
March 11, 2021
high
temporal
The American Rescue Plan was COVID-era federal legislation that temporarily increased premium tax credit generosity and eligibility for ACA marketplace enrollees.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace open enrollment period begins on November 1.
high
temporal
Annual open enrollment for ACA health insurance marketplaces typically starts on November 1 each year.
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) provides premium tax credits for people who obtain coverage through the ACA Health Insurance Marketplace to reduce monthly premiums and make coverage more affordable.
high
policy
Describes the purpose and effect of premium tax credits under the ACA.
Enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium subsidies were implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic to lower healthcare costs for individuals enrolled in marketplace plans.
high
temporal
Summarizes a policy change introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic affecting ACA marketplace affordability.