As Shutdown Drags On, Support Remains High For ACA Tax Credits, Poll Says

Three in four Americans — and 50% of Republicans — want Congress to extend tax credits so low income Americans can afford health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a KFF poll released November 6, 2025 shows. In this photo, the US Capitol Visitor Center is closed to visitors on the first day of the US government shutdown in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images) AFP via Getty Images

Three in four Americans — and 50% of Republicans — want Congress to extend tax credits for those with low and moderate incomes so they can afford individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a new KFF poll shows.

The tax credits, or subsidies, make health insurance premiums more affordable for individuals. They w