Was Live Friday, October 10, 2025 | 11am PST
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Guest Speakers
- Dr. Ashley Kirzinger, Director of Survey Methodology and Associate Director of the Public Opinion and Survey Research Program at KFF
- Jennifer Sullivan, Director of Health Coverage Access and lead for the Beyond the Basics project at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities
- Anthony Wright, Executive Director, Families USA
Event Overview
At the heart of the federal government shutdown, which began October 1, are the spiraling costs of health care. Millions of Americans this month are set for sticker shock as they see their monthly Affordable Care Act premiums nearly double, once enhanced premium tax credits expire at the end of the year. 4 million people will immediately lose coverage.
7 out of 10 Americans surveyed in a new poll say they will not be able to afford higher-cost health care, without seriously impacting their household budget. And very low-income people stand to lose their $0 monthly premium.
The cuts come in amid new rules and restrictions for Medicaid recipients. In total, as many as 12 million Americans stand to lose health care coverage.
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