House votes to end government shutdown, steep health care cost increases remain in place

OMAHA, Nebraska (November 12, 2025)—With the government shutdown coming to an end, Nebraska For Us is calling on our federal delegation to do the necessary work to ensure health care costs do not increase exponentially in 2026.

“The clock is ticking for Congressmen Don Bacon and Mike Flood to act by permanently extending health care tax credits for people who are experiencing utter sticker shock during this open enrollment period,” Nebraska For Us State Director Angie Lauritsen said. “Our entire federal delegation already voted to cut SNAP and Medicaid while also voting to support tariffs that are increasing prices for consumers across the board. People need relief now.”

“My current insurance plan is set to go up hundreds of dollars per month in 2026,” Omaha resident Audrey Horn said. “This is the only way for my husband and I to get care. This increase is exorbitant, but we cannot go without coverage. A permanent extension of these tax credits would make a huge difference for so many of us.”

In recent days, Congressman Mike Flood has begun expressing an openness to temporarily extend the tax credits. Nebraskans need a permanent extension to the health care tax credits so they can afford it in the long term.

In the coming weeks, Nebraska For Us will continue raising awareness about how these policy decisions have been harming working class and middle income Nebraskans. At the same time, our call for a permanent extension of health care tax credits remains intact.