Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vt., talks about the future of the ACA as subsidies expire By Leila Fadel Published January 1, 2026 at 4:02 AM PST Facebook Email Listen • 5:32 Now that the Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, NPR's Leila Fadel speaks with Democratic Sen. Peter Welch of Vermont about the future of the ACA. Copyright 2026 NPR