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    As open enrollment begins, Arizonans see skyrocketing costs for ACA health plans

    Glasses, a pen and a calculator strewn across bills

    As open enrollment begins, Arizonans see skyrocketing costs for ACA health plans The federal government shutdown is now in its second month as Democrats continue to hold out for extensions to tax credits that help people afford health care through

    Partnership for Basic Needs February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

    Arizonans brace for higher healthcare premiums on ACA market

    An image from inside a hospital with a banner at the bottom reading "Arizonans brace for healthcare changes"

    Arizonans who buy healthcare coverage through the ACA marketplace face higher premiums and changes in coverage. For Steve Gomez and his family, these changes may mean losing health coverage entirely.

    Partnership for Basic Needs January 5, 2026February 26, 2026

    Arizonans facing tough decisions with their healthcare coverage

    Steve Gomez is interviewed in a parking lot

    Members of the House of Representatives are heading home for the holidays after passing a bill that does not extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. As a result, premium payments for millions of Americans are expected to spike in January. Members returning to their home districts will not be back in Washington, D.C., until early 2026.

    Partnership for Basic Needs December 23, 2025February 26, 2026

    Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs

    Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs

    Some Arizonans hope looming government shutdown will force negotiations over health care costs The federal government could shut down Wednesday, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress at an impasse over health care policies. Democrats want to extend enhanced premium tax

    Partnership for Basic Needs October 23, 2025February 26, 2026

    ‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026

    ‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026

    ‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026 With Affordable Care Act insurance at the center of a federal shutdown, Gilbert resident Steve Gomez fears what will happen to his family’s out-of-pocket

    Partnership for Basic Needs October 23, 2025February 26, 2026

    It’s not just the federal budget we’re talking about. It’s his ability to walk

    It’s not just the federal budget we’re talking about. It’s his ability to walk

    It’s not just the federal budget we’re talking about. It’s his ability to walk Garrett, a community college student in Tucson, provides a look at the very real-world consequences of Donald Trump’s budget.

    bnpartnership June 12, 2025February 26, 2026

    How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ could affect Medicaid in Arizona

    How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ could affect Medicaid in Arizona

    How the ‘One, Big, Beautiful Bill’ could affect Medicaid in Arizona TUCSON — Major changes could be coming to Arizona’s health care funding after House Republicans approved President Donald Trump’s legislative package, officially titled the “One, Big, Beautiful Bill.” In

    bnpartnership June 3, 2025February 26, 2026

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