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Families Struggle with Soaring Health Insurance Premiums in 2026

12/14/2025

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Chad and Kelley Bruns face a health-insurance premium of $1,600, up from $2, as subsidies end, forcing a downgrade to a bronze plan with a $15,000 deductible.
Dave Roof and family plan to forgo insurance as premiums rise from $500 to $700 per month.
Katelin Provost's Nevada costs rise from $85 to nearly $750 per month, affecting her holiday budget.
Congress's inaction leaves families struggling to afford coverage in 2026.

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Story summary

Chad and Kelley Bruns face a health-insurance premium of $1,600, up from $2, as subsidies end, forcing a downgrade to a bronze plan with a $15,000 deductible.
Dave Roof and family plan to forgo insurance as premiums rise from $500 to $700 per month.
Katelin Provost's Nevada costs rise from $85 to nearly $750 per month, affecting her holiday budget.
Congress's inaction leaves families struggling to afford coverage in 2026.