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Georgia and Florida Face Major Health Premium Hikes

9/16/2025

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  • Georgia residents will experience significant health insurance premium increases in 2026 due to federal budget cuts and the end of COVID-19 tax credits.
  • Health-care advocates warn that rising costs will impact those without employer or public program coverage.
  • Florida's health insurance market faces an 18% median proposed premium increase.
  • A 28-year-old in Duval County may see premiums rise from $149 to $281 monthly.
  • Advocates urge Congress to extend enhanced premium tax credits to avert a healthcare crisis.