#ACA policy and community engagement at @centeronbudget.bsky.social | views my ownhttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3ml4ke66wws2t"A mass shift to high-deductible plans could leave millions of Americans who recently lost access to Obamacare subsidies vulnerable to unexpectedly high costs, health policy experts said. Republicans are eager to move ahead anyway." [contains quote post or other embedded content]05 May 2026 15:55 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4ke66wws2thttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mksu6w2sdc2vToday is #Oklahoma ’s first day as a state-based marketplace on the federal platform (SBM-FP). The state will now certify #ACA plans and run its own consumer outreach program. The change was approved less than a month ago, making this the fastest SBM-FP transition to date. A few things to watch 👀01 May 2026 19:25 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mksu6w2sdc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mkndk4fuhs2g"The loss of enrollment will send shock waves through GA’s health care industry. The state’s health sector was expected to lose >$3.5B this year as a result of the expiring subsidies, as uninsured patients forgo care or show up in emergency rooms but can’t pay" https://georgiarecorder.com/2026/04/20/georgias-aca-enrollment-plunges-raising-concerns-for-rural-hospitals/29 Apr 2026 14:43 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkndk4fuhs2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mkioas4ypc23When Marketplace enrollees filed their taxes this spring, they may not have realized it’d be the last year with key financial protections in place. Starting next year, they’ll face higher taxes due to the Republican megabill. https://www.cbpp.org/blog/marketplace-enrollees-could-face-surprise-tax-increases-next-year-thanks-to-the-republican27 Apr 2026 18:12 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkioas4ypc23https://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mjktxd2ztk2yFollowing the expiration of PTC enhancements, #ACA marketplace plan selections dropped by 1.2 million during the 2026 open enrollment period. A new analysis suggests that millions more will drop coverage over the year as enrollees confront higher monthly premiums. https://www.wakely.com/blog/who-paid-and-who-stayed-early-2026enrollment-trends-in-the-individual-market/15 Apr 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjktxd2ztk2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mhqry7rndk2cNew data show a fuller picture of how Congress's decision to let PTC enhancements expire impacted people. It's not just coverage loss, people are downgrading to less comprehensive coverage and cutting back on other basic needs. [contains quote post or other embedded content]23 Mar 2026 19:24 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhqry7rndk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mfozegyr6c27This is just the beginning - more people are expected to drop coverage or face financial hardship as premium payments stack up throughout the year. And those who switched to lower-premium plans with higher deductibles may face sticker shock when they need care. [contains quote post or other embedded content]25 Feb 2026 15:41 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfozegyr6c27https://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mdxmrsie7226The impacts of letting PTC enhancements expire go beyond coverage loss - higher premiums have led many to purchase less generous coverage, as @statesnewsroom.com reports. https://www.newsfromthestates.com/article/aca-subsidies-expire-thousands-missourians-drop-coverage-or-downgrade-plans03 Feb 2026 14:59 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdxmrsie7226https://bsky.app/profile/claireheyison.bsky.social/post/3mcztdpfzzk2qPowerful words at #HAC2026 !22 Jan 2026 18:36 +0000at://did:plc:avstk4mgjmgrhagspbmdbrly/app.bsky.feed.post/3mcztdpfzzk2q