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COVID Emergency Temporary Subsidies

On May 11, 2023, the Biden administration ended the COVID-19 public health emergency declaration. Despite the COVID emergency officially ending over two years ago, the federal government continues emergency programs today, including the enhanced Premium Tax Credits (ePTC). The ePTC’s were enacted in 2021 as temporary relief during the pandemic and are set to expire at the end of 2025.

However, there is a push in Congress to extend these temporary COVID emergency subsidies. Providing working age individuals with a tax credit for healthcare contributes to keeping qualified individuals out of the workforce, which is one of the top small business problems according to NFIB’s Problems and Priorities Survey.

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Healthcare in NFIB Press Releases

February 3, 2026
NFIB Comment Ahead of Governor Lamont’s State of the State Address
Connecticut’s small business owners need more than one-time rebates to thrive — they need long-term, structural tax reforms
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February 2, 2026
WATCH: What to Expect from the Arizona Legislature in 2026
Tax conformity, easing healthcare costs, and eliminating swipe fees on sales tax are among the top priorities of Arizona small business owners
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February 2, 2026
NFIB Supports Legislation That Would Help GA Small Businesses Provide Health Benefits to Workers
HB 1110 would create a tax credit for small employers that help workers pay for health insurance.
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