DEAR EDITOR:

As a proud Republican, a lifelong Ohioan and an active member of my local Chamber of Commerce, I was proud to see Congress pass the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. It was a major win for small business owners, working families and rural communities. But that win could be short-lived if Congress doesn’t act soon to renew critical health care tax credits set to expire at the end of this year.

These premium tax credits (PTCs) help millions of Americans afford health insurance on the individual market. That includes self-employed folks, farmers, gig workers and folks who work multiple jobs. Without the credits, premiums will spike, especially for families who don’t get coverage through an employer.

And it’s already happening. In Ohio, insurers are asking for premium increases of 21

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