Consumer advocates are urging Mainers to explore Affordable Care Act health plans even though some may be facing higher costs.

That's because enhanced premium tax credits, which are at the center of the government shutdown, are set to expire at the end of the year.

"We are hearing from people who are confused and concerned about the cost of health coverage going into 2026," says Ann Woloson, executive director of Consumers for Affordable Health Care, or CAHC.

"Our assisters can kind of help them navigate those plans to help them figure out what might be the most important things to be thinking about when you're selecting a plan," she says.

Woloson says it's important for people who currently have insurance through CoverME.gov to select a plan for next year by Dec. 15 to avoid auto-enro

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