Mr. Smith receives Enhanced Premium Tax Credits (EPTC) that lowers his monthly premium by an astounding $700, making comprehensive coverage affordable even on his limited Social Security Disability income. For Mr. Smith, the impact goes beyond dollars and cents: “It has provided peace of mind that I don’t have to worry about a major bill coming.”

Over 600,000 Tennesseans’ health insurance cost will double in January, and a third of them will become uninsured . Some ...