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Tennessee Faces 15% ACA Premium Hike in 2026

7/22/2025

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Tennessee's ACA consumers brace for a staggering 15% premium hike in 2026, the steepest jump since 2018. This surge, driven by expiring tax credits and soaring medical expenses, could push out-of-pocket costs up by over 75% for many of the 627,797 enrolled. Even those outside the ACA may feel the pinch as employers adjust their plans.

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Tennessee's ACA consumers brace for a staggering 15% premium hike in 2026, the steepest jump since 2018. This surge, driven by expiring tax credits and soaring medical expenses, could push out-of-pocket costs up by over 75% for many of the 627,797 enrolled. Even those outside the ACA may feel the pinch as employers adjust their plans.