Blue Cross Blue Shield Association

David Merritt, Senior Vice President of External Affairs at BCBSA, shares in Newsweek why this open enrollment season is unlike any other and what’s at stake for millions of Americans. Health care costs are rising, and without action to extend the health care tax credit, coverage losses could reach 5 million people. For families who buy coverage through the individual marketplace, premiums could skyrocket—with some facing increases of more than $1,500 per month. These numbers aren’t abstract. They represent real people making impossible choices. Read the full op-ed to understand the urgency and what solutions can help protect access to care: https://lnkd.in/eQy3c3wk

American voters overwhelmingly support continuing the health care tax credit. 24 million Americans count on coverage through the individual marketplace. Congress needs to act now to ensure they can continue to afford care, rather than face soaring costs.

Congress can keep affordable health care coverage in reach for millions of Americans—but they must act soon. See how the health care tax credit currently benefits hardworking families, and what could happen if it expires at the end of the year.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield companies are actively developing comprehensive solutions that impact how your employees’ care is delivered and experienced—all while lowering costs.