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80% of ACA Enrollees Face Soaring Health Costs

3/20/2026

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  • A Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) survey finds that Americans with Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage face rising health care costs, with about 80% reporting higher expenses this year.
  • The expiration of enhanced tax credits leaves around 23 million ACA enrollees facing increased premiums.
  • About 55% plan to cut back on essentials like food to manage costs.
  • Respondents largely blame health insurance companies and Republican lawmakers for rising costs.