10/22/2025
2026 Marketplace Health Plan Update:
Fewer Subsidies, Higher Premiums Ahead
If you buy your health insurance through the Marketplace (Healthcare.gov), take note: the enhanced premium tax credits (APTCs) that lowered monthly costs the last few years are set to expire after 2025 unless Congress renews them.
That means 2026 plans may show little to no subsidy, even if you’ve always qualified before.
Insurers are already issuing renewals and rate filings assuming those extra credits will end, which could make premiums jump significantly next year.
What this means for you:
Check your renewal closely. “No subsidy” doesn’t always mean you’re ineligible, it may just reflect current federal rules.
Plan for higher premiums if the enhanced APTCs aren’t extended.
Report income changes early to avoid large paybacks at tax time, since the repayment cap for excess APTC goes away in 2026.
If you rely on Marketplace coverage, keep an eye on federal updates this fall, this change affects nearly every household using tax credits.
We’ll post updates as more information becomes official.
For now, don’t ignore those renewal notices, review your options early and talk to your agent during open enrollment dates 11/01/2025 - 12/15/2025.
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