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Expert Warns Higher Premiums Could Trigger Health Crisis

11/5/2025

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Health insurance expert Godfread warns that higher premiums could trigger a 'death spiral' by driving younger, healthier people from the market.
This departure leaves sicker, high-cost individuals, which pushes premiums higher for everyone insured.
He argues that subsidies are not a long-term solution and calls for fundamental reforms in healthcare access.
The article notes Congress cannot negotiate subsidies, leaving the choice between continuing subsidies or a worsening situation.

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Health insurance expert Godfread warns that higher premiums could trigger a 'death spiral' by driving younger, healthier people from the market.
This departure leaves sicker, high-cost individuals, which pushes premiums higher for everyone insured.
He argues that subsidies are not a long-term solution and calls for fundamental reforms in healthcare access.
The article notes Congress cannot negotiate subsidies, leaving the choice between continuing subsidies or a worsening situation.