Consumers Brace for Massive 75% Jump in ACA Health Insurance Premiums for 2026
Consumers Brace for Massive 75% Jump in ACA Health Insurance Premiums for 2026 Health insurance premiums for plans purchased through Healthcare.gov and state-based marketplaces are projected to skyrocket by an average of 75% next year, according to a new analysis by KFF, a nonpartisan health policy research group. The alarming increase comes as insurers finalize their rates for January 2026, largely attributing the surge to the anticipated expiration of enhanced premium tax credits. These enhanced subsidies, introduced during the COVID-19…