Minnesota officials and advocates on Wednesday warned that without extension of a federal tax credit that lowers health insurance premiums—which are at the center of a dispute in Congress over government funding—thousands could see health care costs spike.

The credit, established in 2021 in the COVID-era American Rescue Plan, helps more middle and lower income families afford policies purchased through the insurance marketplaces established by the Affordable Care Act. But it's set to expire at the end of the year and Senate Democrats want those subsidies extended as part of a government funding measure. Their support is required because of the 60-vote threshold in the chamber in order to move forward.

If the credits are not renewed, 90,000 Minnesotans will see an increase in their p

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