Bill > HJR9

This resolution urges the United States Congress to extend enhanced tax credits for health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) beyond 2025. The resolution highlights that these tax credits, originally enacted through the American Rescue Plan and extended by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, have made health insurance more accessible and affordable for over 23,000 state residents. The proposed extension is critical because without action, health insurance premiums are expected to more than double, potentially forcing many residents to choose between healthcare and basic needs like housing and food. The resolution emphasizes that failing to extend these tax credits could destabilize the state's health insurance marketplace, potentially causing insurance carriers to leave the market and increasing reliance on state-funded assistance programs. The Alaska State Legislature specifically calls on its congressional delegation to champion the extension of these enhanced premium tax credits through budget reconciliation or other legislative means, with the goal of maintaining economic stability and ensuring affordable healthcare access for all residents.

Health and Social Services

https://www.akleg.gov/basis/Bill/Detail/34?Root=HJR9