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    Pulling from a 401K. Going back to work. ACA costs worry self-employed

    Chrysa Ostenso smiling at her desk

    Chrysa Ostenso expects to pull money from her 401(k) to pay for the $1,500-a-month health insurance she’ll get next year when the Affordable Care Act enhanced tax credits end.

    Partnership for Basic Needs December 18, 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

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package

    Democrats want tax credits for health care included in spending package The possibility of a government shutdown is putting some who depend on the Affordable Care Act on notice. It could take effect Wednesday unless there’s a deal. Senate Democrats

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

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms

    What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats warned Friday that tens of thousands of Iowans could face skyrocketing health insurance premiums or lose coverage altogether if Republicans in Congress fail to

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

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms

    Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms DES MOINES, Iowa — A shutdown of the federal government is looming. The U.S. Senate has been working to pass a continuing resolution to fund itself for seven weeks, but the Republican majority

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

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs

    Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs The ACA and HealthCare.gov have made it possible for millions more Americans and thousands more Wisconsin residents to obtain health insurance. But less visibly, the health care marketplace that the

    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

    Little Lobbyists talk about Medicaid impacts of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    Little Lobbyists talk about Medicaid impacts of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’

    Little Lobbyists talk about Medicaid impacts of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Parents of children with complex medical needs joined forces to urge senators to block Trump’s tax bill. They’re joining WCNC+ to explain why.

    bnpartnership July 15, 2025February 26, 2026

    Nevadans brace for impact as Medicaid is at risk under narrowly passed Senate bill

    Nevadans brace for impact as Medicaid is at risk under narrowly passed Senate bill

    Nevadans brace for impact as Medicaid is at risk under narrowly passed Senate bill RENO, Nev. — Pam Berek, a Reno resident and full-time caregiver to her son Carson, is grappling with the potential loss of Medicaid benefits. “The thought

    bnpartnership July 15, 2025February 26, 2026

    Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers

    Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers

    Trump’s tax, spending law will slash food assistance for thousands of Mainers The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will force Maine to cover tens of millions in costs for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — costs that Gov. Janet Mills

    bnpartnership July 15, 2025February 26, 2026
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