Happening NOW: We’re on the Hill demanding Congress protect the health care that keeps families covered. Bobby from Maryland works two jobs but could only afford insurance because of federal health care tax credits. If Congress fails to act, millions could lose care. Watch live⬇️

If Congress fails to act, ACA premiums could rise by 75% or more. That’s the difference between paying $400 vs. $700 a month — or losing coverage entirely. Policymakers caused this crisis — they can prevent it. It’s time to make ePTCs permanent >> commcat.io/43huaVO

Language isn’t just a mode of communication; it’s a lifeline in health care. When systems prioritize language access: patients understand, engage, and recover with dignity. Read how language access means better care for all: https://pulse.ly/cs15ill110 #HealthJustice #LanguageJustice

Families are barely keeping up — groceries, rent, bills. And now Republicans just made it worse. They slashed nearly $1.1T from Medicaid and killed ACA credits that keep healthcare affordable. All to reward corporate greed. Join the fight to protect health care: commcat.io/3X7MxZQ #HealthcareHeist

Community Catalyst is on the ground at #APHA2025 — joining conversations on community leadership, caregiving, and health equity. If you’re here in D.C., come connect with us. Learn more about our sessions >> bit.ly/4qGFm8G

Millions of workers could see their health premiums jump 75% or more next year — unless Congress acts. What does that means for working people? Learn more in a new op-ed for @newsweek.com by our President & CEO, Linda Goler Blount & @seiu.org President, April Verrett ⤵️

Unless Congress makes the enhanced Premium Tax Credits permanent, families could see their premiums double and millions could lose coverage. ⤵️Here's what’s at stake this open enrollment season — and what permanent action from Congress would mean for families and communities across the country.

Healthcare companies focused on profits rather than patient wellbeing are pocketing record earnings from tax cuts while providing bare-minimum treatment, argues a new report from @4taxfairness.bsky.social and @communitycatalyst.org inequality.org/article/prof...

Another day of the government shutdown. This isn’t about numbers — it’s about people. About whether your neighbor can see a doctor, refill a prescription, or keep her coverage. Health care isn’t a political bargaining chip. It’s a right.

Today, our President & CEO Linda Goler Blount, joined Members of Congress & national civil rights leaders to urge Congress: Make ACA tax credits permanent! No one should be making the choice between putting food on the table or paying for life-saving medication. Learn more: commcat.io/42O5iVF

"You can make a million calls in a day, but it's not going to compare to you going out there and having those deep conversations with folks." Parent Voices Oakland's organizing approach puts deep investment in authentic connections. ↗️Learn more about PVO's work >> https://pulse.ly/cmsginy7o4

Oral Health is health justice. Join us on Wed. 10/30 for a webinar exploring how oral health connects to the broader fight for health equity. Learn why integrating oral health into your advocacy work is essential. Register: https://pulse.ly/a1bhlbcayl

Jason was a healthy and busy freelancer—until he was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. Enhanced Premium Tax Credits helped save his life. Millions like Jason are at risk of losing their health care if Congress fails to make these credits permanent. Urge Congress to take action >> commcat.io/43huaVO

🚨 Premium costs could double for millions if Congress doesn’t act. Call your members of Congress during #CareNotCuts Week of Action and tell them to make enhanced premium tax credits permanent. Every call counts! 877-851-2521

The shutdown isn’t just about politics. According to CBO, if Congress fails to extend enhanced premium tax credits, premiums will spike by as much as 75%. ~4M will lose coverage. Real ppl's lives are on the line. Hear their stories. Tell Congress to act. communitycatalyst.org/news/memo-th...

A5: You bet! It's going to impact everyone. If a large number of people drop their insurance, the market may become less stable. Healthy people leaving could lead to a smaller pool of insured individuals, which can drive up premiums for everyone, including those with private insurance.

A6: Members of Congress should get back to work to meet three urgent needs now: extend the ACA tax credits, require that bipartisan funding enacted by Congress is spent, and reopen government with funding levels adequate to prevent cuts.

For some, an increase in premiums means forgoing season tickets to cheer on their favorite team.

If Congress does not intervene to extend enhanced premium tax credits, millions of workers across the country will be hit with skyrocketing premiums, with no guarantee that any tax credit relief will be available to them later. #CareNotCuts #LowerHealthCareCostsNow

Thanks for joining! Keep the momentum going — join Community Catalyst & @familiesusa.bsky.social this week for a week of action to keep the drumbeat strong on why these health care tax credits matter. Use #CareNotCuts to spread the word and see how you can take action!

Premium Tax Credits make health care affordable for 20M+ people. If they expire, millions won’t be able to go to the doctor. Join us in urging Congress to make health care tax credits permanent & repeal the health care cuts they passed earlier this year: commcat.io/467vrRn #CareNotCuts

A4.1: ACA premium tax credits mean more affordable health insurance for families by lowering monthly premiums, leading to increased enrollment and better health outcomes. For communities, this translates to a healthier population and reduced costs for hospitals from uncompensated care.

Republicans can acknowledge the reality of the price hikes coming to their constituents. Instead of continuing to cancel work for themselves, they can work with Democrats to not only open the government, but save millions of people from losing their health insurance. #CareNotCuts

These price hikes spare no one. When health care gets more expensive, healthier people go without, making it more expensive to insure those in need. Thanks to Republicans, everyone will face higher health care costs in a couple months. #CareNotCuts

It’s the difference between having health care and going without. We all thrive when our neighbors are healthier and more prosperous. Stronger neighbors mean stronger communities—and a stronger America. #CareNotCuts

A3: Congressional inaction could lead to millions losing their health coverage and could cause marketplace insurance markets to shrink.

A2: The situation with the expiring ACA tax credits is that enhanced subsidies, extended through the end of 2025, are set to expire unless Congress acts, which would cause premiums to rise significantly for millions of Americans.

Q7: Last question! What’s one action we can take together to keep the pressure on? #CareNotCuts

Q6: What can Congress do right now to fix this? #CareNotCuts

A1: Premium tax credits reduce your premium for most Marketplace plans. The amount of the tax credit you may receive depends on your income and the cost of Marketplace health plans in your area. Great resource from @kffhealthnews.org www.kff.org/faqs/faqs-he...

Q5: What does letting premium tax credits expire mean for everyone’s health care costs, even people with private insurance? #CareNotCuts

The latest KFF data shows premiums could skyrocket on average by 114%. But in some states, it’s even worse. Here’s how much a couple in Wyoming would pay:

Q4: What do premium tax credits mean for families and communities? #CareNotCuts

Q3: What happens if these enhanced credits expire? How much will premiums spike? #CareNotCuts

Unfortunately, it’s pretty straightforward: 3 months ago, Trump and Republicans traded your health care for more tax cuts for billionaires in their Big Ugly Law. Now, they refuse to see the urgency of the moment, and won’t engage with our efforts to prevent devastating price hikes. #CareNotCuts

Born in our Committee, the enhanced premium tax credits were designed to make health care work for people, not companies’ bottom lines or the wealthy few. These tax credits bring down the cost of health care because no one should spend over 8.5% of their income to get care they need. #CareNotCuts

Q2: How did we get here? #CareNotCuts

Our Bluesky chat just started! Join us by answering some questions and follow the conversation using #CareNotCuts!

Q1: Let's get into it! First question, what are enhanced premium tax credits (PTCs)? #CareNotCuts

Welcome! We’re talking about why people need affordable health care and why Congress must make health care tax credits permanent. Tell us: What does affordable coverage mean to your community? #CareNotCuts

Enhanced Premium Tax Credits protect 20M+ people from medical bills that drain savings & wreck credit. Join us and our partners @communitycatalyst.org and @familiesusa.bsky.social in urging Congress to make these tax credits permanent & repeal health care cuts: commcat.io/467vrRn #CareNotCuts

Ricky and his wife finally have health coverage thanks to enhanced premium tax credits. If Congress doesn’t act, their premiums could jump $400/month, putting care out of reach. Join us for this #CareNotCuts Week of Action. Sign the petition to lower health care costs now >> commcat.io/43huaVO

Happening TODAY! Join us & @familiesusa.bsky.social for a Bluesky Chat on why families need affordable health care — and why Congress must make ePTCs permanent. ⏰ 3PM EST | 12 PM PST Join the conversation using #CareNotCuts.

Lawmakers recently passed the biggest health care cuts in U.S. history—ripping coverage away from 15M ppl. Millions more will see costs soar if Congress allows enhanced premium tax credits to expire. We're fighting back. 📢 10/14: Join us & @familiesusa.bsky.social for a #CareNotCuts day of action!

Medical credit cards are being pushed as a solution for dental care costs—but they often trap people in high-interest debt. Join us on Oct. 23! Learn what advocates need to know about these predatory products and how to push for real affordability. Register here: https://pulse.ly/jvku5we4kg

NEW: According to @kff.org, 70% of voters, including most Republicans, want to keep the enhanced ACA tax credits that make health care affordable. But unless Congress acts soon, these credits will expire & millions will face higher costs or lose coverage. It's time to make them permanent.

Don’t be fooled: TrumpRx isn’t reform. It’s a smokescreen. No law. No oversight. No real relief. Learn more in our new blog: https://pulse.ly/zbcahydyyt

Premium tax credit enhancements help tipped workers, veterans, small business workers, farmers, and older people afford health coverage. Their premiums will soon spike and millions of them will lose coverage if the enhancements expire. (1/5)

At #ALC54 we took on the Big Bad Bill — exposing how it puts billionaires over Black health & wealth. ICYMI: We unveiled our newest brief on H.R. 1: coverage lost, hospitals closing, skyrocketing costs, critical care disappearing. Check it out >> commcat.io/471teXT #MadeForThisMoment

Medical credit cards may seem like a quick fix—but they often lead to more debt, not less. In @marketwatch.com, our Sr Director of Policy & Strategy Mona Shah warns that rising premiums & shrinking subsidies could push more people toward risky financing options—deepening the #MedicalDebt crisis.