Rep. McDonald Rivet Launches Portal to Empower Constituents Impacted by Skyrocketing Health Care Costs

FLINT— Today, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) announced a new portal where constituents can share the impact of rising health care costs on them and their families. Insurance companies are currently sending 2026 rate notices, and costs are expected to rise significantly due to cuts to Medicaid and Congress’ failure to extend the Affordable Care Act’s (ACA) enhanced premium tax credits .
“Michiganders are already struggling to afford basic necessities, and now, they are learning their health care costs could soon skyrocket,” said Congresswoman McDonald Rivet. “If we don’t act now to reverse the trillion-dollar Medicaid cuts and renew the ACA tax credits, working families and seniors will pay hundreds more per month.”
Residents of Genesee, Saginaw, Bay, and Midland Counties are encouraged to share their story at McDonaldRivet.house.gov/ShareYourStory .
For months, Congresswoman McDonald Rivet has been advancing commonsense solutions to lower costs and address the looming health care crisis. For example: