County Executive Crowley Highlights Open Enrollment Period for Marketplace Insurance, Calls on Congress to Extend ACA Tax Credits to Lower Health Care Costs for Working Families

MILWAUKEE — During a press conference at the Marcia P. Coggs Health and Human Services Center, Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley called on President Donald Trump and congressional leaders to extend the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enhanced tax credits to lower health care costs and prevent insurance premiums from spiking for working families in Wisconsin. Crowley also reinforced the urgency for residents to enroll in HealthCare.gov Marketplace health care coverage during the 2025–26 Open Enrollment period, which ends on January 15, 2026.

“Access to affordable healthcare coverage is fundamental to our vision of becoming the healthiest county in Wisconsin,” said County Executive Crowley. “When people lose or can no longer afford healthcare coverage, they face impossible choices. Working families should not have to decide between paying their bills, putting food on the table, or accessing quality, affordable healthcare coverage. It’s time for President Trump and leaders in Congress to both end the federal government shutdown and extend the enhanced ACA tax credits so people can access the healthcare they need at a price they can afford.”