Congressman Bean: No, Republicans Didn’t Raise Your Premium

WASHINGTON—U.S. Congressman Aaron Bean (FL-04) released the following statement today ahead of the 2026 health insurance premiums set to be announced on Saturday, pushing back on partisan claims that Republicans are to blame for the increase: 

“Let’s be clear: Republicans are not to blame for premium increases. That’s a political talking point, not a fact. What’s driving up healthcare costs isn’t the expiration of this short-term COVID-era subsidy—it’s the broken system underneath. Americans are paying more, and a temporary tax credit only masks the problem; it doesn’t fix it.

Democrats may want to distract from the real issues, but I won’t. I’m focused on real solutions—market-driven reforms that lower costs, increase transparency, and give families more control over their healthcare. That’s the path forward, not more finger-pointing and failed quick fixes.”

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