Without subsidies, most San Diegans with ACA health insurance will see premiums skyrocket

Nearly San Diego County residents get their health insurance through , according to the agency that oversees the state’s Affordable Care Act marketplace.

If Congress does not extend the enhanced tax credits, the agency said most — about 125,000 county residents who rely on federal subsidies to keep their premiums affordable — could see their monthly costs skyrocket.

“Many of our enrollees will receive much less tax credit than they’re currently receiving and some of our enrollees will no longer be eligible for tax credits at all,” said , executive director of Covered California.

In San Diego County, she said the average increase would be slightly lower than the rest of the state.

“But a 76% cost increase for your health insurance is still astronomical for most people," Altman said.

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