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California Health Insurance Premiums Surge by 66%!

7/24/2025

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GOP Budget Impact

The GOP budget bill is set to shake up Covered California, with average premiums soaring by 66% next year. For business owner Heather Altman, the impact is staggering—a 222% hike in her health insurance costs. This upheaval threatens financial aid for countless lower- and middle-income enrollees, putting coverage for nearly 4 million Americans at risk.

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California's Health Crisis

California's health insurance system is on the brink of upheaval as new legislation takes effect on January 1, 2026. The reinstatement of an asset test for Medi-Cal could leave many without coverage, while expiring subsidies for Covered California endanger millions. These changes pose a grave threat to affordable healthcare access for the state's most vulnerable residents.

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GOP Budget Impact

The GOP budget bill is set to shake up Covered California, with average premiums soaring by 66% next year. For business owner Heather Altman, the impact is staggering—a 222% hike in her health insurance costs. This upheaval threatens financial aid for countless lower- and middle-income enrollees, putting coverage for nearly 4 million Americans at risk.

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