LANSING — Over half a million Michigan residents will likely pay more for healthcare in 2026, largely due to expiring federal healthcare subsidies and increased costs for providers.

The Enhanced Premium Tax Credits, which are at the center of the federal government shutdown, have helped double enrollment in the Affordable Care Act from pre-pandemic levels.

Those subsidies over 90% of ACA recipients, and experts say that their expiration will lead to troubles for consumers and for health systems.

“That is why those insurance premiums are are are increasing, and why people, as they are trying to get a plan, might realize it’s $400, $700 more than what they paid last year,” said Karley Abramson, a research associate with the Citizens Research Council.

On average, insurers are increasing t

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