Nevadans who buy insurance through Nevada Health Link are facing premium hikes of 26%, according to the Nevada Division of Insurance—much higher than the 17.5% increase first proposed.

Right now, 9 in 10 Health Link enrollees receive federal subsidies to help lower their monthly costs. But if the enhanced federal subsidies expire, tens of thousands of Nevadans could see their premiums skyrocket.

About 110,000 Nevadans rely on Health Link (KFF estimates closer to 94,500). That’s tens of thousands of families at risk of being priced out of coverage if action isn’t taken.

Lawmakers must act to protect affordable coverage and extend the subsidies that keep health care within reach.