In the wake of a tense GOP meeting regarding tax credits for the Affordable Care Act (ACA), pressure is mounting on congressional leaders to extend these crucial health insurance subsidies. Experts warn that without action, approximately 22 million people could experience significant premium shocks in the coming year, with some states like Maine and California poised for drastic increases in health care costs. The Freedom Caucus has expressed firm opposition to any extension, while some Republican leaders remain open to discussions. As lawmakers grapple with internal divisions, calls have intensified for bipartisan action to prevent steep increases in health insurance premiums that could leave many Americans struggling to afford coverage. The stakes are high, with impending expiration of subsidies threatening to exacerbate the already challenging landscape of health care affordability.