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55% of ACA Enrollees Cut Essentials Amid Rising Costs

3/20/2026

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Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll finds that 55% of ACA marketplace enrollees cut back on food and clothing to manage rising health care costs.
Many enrollees report feeling worried, angry, and confused about their insurance options.
Premiums for benchmark silver plans rose 21.7% in 2026 after enhanced tax credits expired.
78% of enrollees say Congress erred by letting subsidies lapse, with 94% of Democrats and 58% of Republicans agreeing.

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Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) poll finds that 55% of ACA marketplace enrollees cut back on food and clothing to manage rising health care costs.
Many enrollees report feeling worried, angry, and confused about their insurance options.
Premiums for benchmark silver plans rose 21.7% in 2026 after enhanced tax credits expired.
78% of enrollees say Congress erred by letting subsidies lapse, with 94% of Democrats and 58% of Republicans agreeing.