On the recordJanuary 20, 2026
over 130,000 eastern North Carolinians depend on ACA subsidies to afford basic health coverage. Losing coverage would put families at real risk. These subsidies are not a handout. They are a lifeline that keeps working people insured, healthy, and able to see a doctor before a small problem becomes a huge crisis. Without Congress, premiums are skyrocketing, forcing too many residents to choose between healthcare, rent, and groceries. The consequences ripple throughout our communities, raising uninsured rates and driving up costs for everyone. ACA subsidies are about stability, dignity, and the simple belief that access to healthcare should not depend on luck. Congress must act to ensure accountability and to prevent millions of Americans from being left behind.
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