DC is playing politics with our healthcare. Congress could end the shutdown today, but instead, some are backing a plan that would send premiums soaring for working families. Without action, New Yorkers will pay the price in 2026.
What Federal Changes Could Mean for New Yorkers:
If you get health insurance through New York State’s marketplace, you could end up paying over $100 more per month for your health plan — or about $200+ more per couple. That increase could be even higher if you live in upstate or rural New York.
Estimates indicate between 65,000 to 80,000 New Yorkers could lose their insurance completely because their premiums simply get too expensive. And the over 140,000 New Yorkers who get insurance through the ACA will see their premiums rise. Even if you don’t get any assistance paying for insurance, your costs could still go up by 4–5% next year.1
If Congress doesn’t act, health insurance will get a lot more expensive for working NY families, especially in rural and upstate areas. People who work hard and pay their own way will feel the squeeze more than ever.
