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Obamacare Premiums Set to Double, Enrollment Plummets

12/18/2025

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Obamacare premiums are projected to rise in 2026, from $888 in 2025 to $1,904.
Republicans remain divided over replacing COVID-era subsidies, though retroactive legislation or a special enrollment period is under discussion.
A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey finds 25% of enrollees may forgo insurance if premiums double.
Some states report new sign-ups down 16% to 33% versus last year, and insurers prepare for subsidy lapses.

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Story summary

Obamacare premiums are projected to rise in 2026, from $888 in 2025 to $1,904.
Republicans remain divided over replacing COVID-era subsidies, though retroactive legislation or a special enrollment period is under discussion.
A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey finds 25% of enrollees may forgo insurance if premiums double.
Some states report new sign-ups down 16% to 33% versus last year, and insurers prepare for subsidy lapses.