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Absent a last minute legislative fix, the end of enhanced subsidies in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will present immediate shocks to the US health care system. Insurance premiums will rise considerably for tens of millions of people. 

As this crisis nears, here are just some of the notable numbers to keep in mind.

22 22 
22
 Million

The number of people who receive the enhanced subsidies.

4.8 4.8 
4.8
 Million

The number of people who will lose insurance coverage in 2026 if the subsidies expire (Urban Institute).

26 26 
26
 Percent

The amount that the average benchmark monthly premium has already increased for next year.

114 114 
114
 Percent

The increase in the average premium payment for 2026 (from $888 to $1,904) if the subsidies expire.

90 90 
90
 Percent

The average premium increase in rural areas if enhanced subsidies expire. (KFF)

3,368 3368 
3368
 $

The annual increased dollar amount that a family of four with a household income of $75,000 would pay (Table 1).

573 573 
573
 Percent

The average increase in premium payment for a benchmark silver plan for a 45 year old who earns $25,000 per year (Figure 5).

339,100 339100 
339100

The number of jobs that are expected to be lost next year if the enhanced subsidies expire – over half of which will not be in the health care sector.

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