Hundreds of thousands of Alabamians will face higher health care costs if Congress does not act to extend the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTCs) that make Healthcare.gov coverage more affordable. These tax credits reduce monthly premiums based on how much money a family makes. That helps families who don’t have access to health insurance through their jobs pay less for their coverage.

Read our new blog post by Alabama Arise's Cover Alabama director Debbie Smith about what the changes in federal law mean for 2026 open enrollment. 

The ePTCs have helped hundreds of thousands of families across Alabama access care, fill prescriptions and stay healthy. With open enrollment beginning Saturday, Nov. 1, many Alabamians already have started seeing 2026 premiums that no longer include these extra savings, which are set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025.

Health coverage through Healthcare.gov has made a life-changing difference for families across Alabama. Today, more than 400,000 Alabamians pay lower monthly premiums thanks to these enhanced tax credits. 

Our new blog post explains what to expect, what's at stake and how to take action. 

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