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Obamacare Premiums Surge 118%: Urgent Subsidy Need Ahead

10/29/2025

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U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson states Affordable Care Act premiums have risen 118% since 2014, three times inflation.
Wisconsin Watch has partnered with Gigafact to create fact briefs on trending claims.
Enhanced subsidies, which expire on December 31, are crucial to prevent premium increases of up to 800% in 2026.
The average premium for a benchmark Obamacare plan was $273 in 2014 and is projected to reach $596 in 2026.

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Story summary

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson states Affordable Care Act premiums have risen 118% since 2014, three times inflation.
Wisconsin Watch has partnered with Gigafact to create fact briefs on trending claims.
Enhanced subsidies, which expire on December 31, are crucial to prevent premium increases of up to 800% in 2026.
The average premium for a benchmark Obamacare plan was $273 in 2014 and is projected to reach $596 in 2026.