Dear Friends,

Last week I wrote to you about rising health care premiums. Unfortunately, Speaker Johnson has not called us back to Washington so that we can reopen the government and vote on a bill to reduce healthcare costs. 
 
According to the House Budget Committee and the Kaiser Family Foundation, 129,000 people in the 34th Congressional District who rely on the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits to afford their health care will see their monthly rates skyrocket on January 1, 2026, unless Republicans come to the table and work with us to renew them.   
 
With so much at stake, I want to hear directly from you—in your own words—about what these critical subsidies have done for you and your loved ones and what it would mean if this lifeline ended. 
 
I am grateful to those of you that have responded and invite everyone to read the responses we’ve received below. Please continue to share your experiences here. 

HOW HAVE TAX CREDITS HELPED YOU? 
 
“I have had coverage since [the Affordable Care Act] began. With preexisting conditions, the marketplace was the only way I could afford insurance. I have become disabled and as of November I am being forced onto Medicare.  I can't afford the coverage that Medicare provides.  I have to give up an affordable healthcare plan without any choice.  I am afraid I will be forgoing medications and Dr. visits, surgeries because of the cost.” 

- Donald from Harlingen 
 
“I am diabetic, and it has helped with doctor visits and medication to keep sugar levels controlled.  Without it I do not know what I would do.” 

- Gumecindo from McAllen 
 
 
WHAT WILL PREMIUM INCREASES MEAN FOR YOU? 
 
“We will not be able to go to regular doctor visits.” 

- Elizabeth from San Benito 
 
“My family and I will not be able to seek medical help. With being self-employed there is no PPO option for us. We desperately need the affordable care act.” 

- Crystal from Harlingen 
 

I want to hear from you. Will you take a few moments to complete this quick survey? 

Sincerely, 

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez

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