ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — With the government shutdown approaching the four-week mark, time is running out to extend enhanced health care tax credits before open enrollment begins for Affordable Care Act health plans on Nov. 1.

What You Need To Know • Government shutdown has led to uncertain future costs in health care • Rising rates could have a negative impact on consumers and small businesses • Tax credits for health care expire on Nov. 1

Jenny Miller, a proud business owner in St. Petersburg, runs The Body Electric Yoga Company. She has a large staff and more than a thousand clients. Health care costs are on her mind right now, and she said that if 2026 premiums go up, many of her employees would feel the impact.

“It affects us a lot,” Miller said. “A good third of our staff uses

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