Two prominent Kentucky Democrats are urging President Donald Trump and Republicans in Congress to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits , a key issue at the heart of an ongoing government shutdown .

Gov. Andy Beshear and U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey made the demand and outlined possible effects if the tax credits aren't extended ahead of open enrollment on Nov. 1 during a press conference on Oct. 28.

Beshear said nearly 100,000 Kentuckians with insurance plans through the state marketplace could see up to 37% higher premiums for 2026 coverage, should the credits expire.

"That's thousands of hard-earned dollars leaving the pockets of our families just to afford health insurance coverage, which I believe is a basic human right," Beshear said.

The enhanced premium ACA tax credits stem

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