Maryland officials vowed to help residents afford and keep their health insurance despite the federal government’s failure to renew federal health care tax credits. Wes Moore said that Maryland prepared for the possibility that the federal government would not extend health care tax credits. Therefore, last year, the General Assembly voted to expand Maryland’s State-Based Insurance Subsidies Program to help lower premiums for those who purchase health insurance through Maryland Health Connection. The Maryland Health Connection released the 2026 version of its “Get an Estimate” tool Friday, enabling residents to see how they can lower their health care costs. A decision not to extend the federal tax credits comes at a time when Medicaid is cutting back, he added.