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The federal government shutdown has ended, but Ohioans are still looking down the barrel of significant increases in health insurance costs starting in 2026.

Insurance rates are expected to increase by double-digit percentages as tax credits on Affordable Care Act premiums are set to expire at the end of the year.

The tax credits had been a sticking point in the shutdown fight, but the deal reached this week did not extend the credits.

Open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act began Nov. 1.

The lack of action on health insurance seems to open the door for changes experts and advocates have been fearing for months, a new health care landsca

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