Nebraska For Us statement as state’s ACA enrollment plummets
“We knew many Nebraskans would likely be forced to go without health insurance if Congress failed to extend tax credits, but it was hard to imagine it getting THIS bad. From February 2025 to February 2026, Nebraska’s enrollment figures for coverage from the Affordable Care Act fell a staggering 22.8%. It is one of the steepest drops nationwide.
“Congressmen Don Bacon, Mike Flood, and Adrian Smith voted against extending these tax credits despite repeated calls from us and so many others to keep them in place. The increase in premiums was simply too much as nearly 30,000 Nebraskans pulled out of the market.
“The more these premiums rise, the lower these figures will likely get. Republicans in Congress must restore these tax credits to lower costs while also addressing a wide range of other affordability issues that are leaving working class Nebraskans in a bind. As it stands, premiums could go up even more next year.”
-State Director Angie Lauritsen
“My monthly health insurance premium has soared from $1,300 in 2025 to $2,100 in 2026. That adds up to nearly $10,000 more in spending for the entire year. I am working to find a way to fit this growing expense in my budget, but it is not surprising to see the number of people enrolled in the marketplace fall by so much. Everyday Nebraskans cannot afford insurance without these tax credits, and our members of Congress voted to completely eliminate them. Something has to change. These price hikes are just not sustainable.”
-Becky, Alliance
