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Without action from Congress before the end of the year, thousands of Alaskans could soon see skyrocketing premiums for health insurance purchased through federal exchange under the Affordable Care Act. The impending expiration of the enhanced premium tax credits is at the heart of a standoff between Democrats and Republicans in Congress that has led to the longest government shutdown in history. Unless the tax credits are extended, Alaska’s insurance premium rates through the federal marketplace could go up by hundreds or thousands of dollars each month, depending on age, income and family size. Alaska’s insurance marketplace enrollees, who number roughly 25,000, include small-business owners and retirees who are not old enough to qualify for Medicare, among others. We’re hoping to hear from Alaskans who are enrolled in health insurance plans through the federal marketplace. How are you preparing for changes in the cost of health care?
