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ACA Premium Hike Forces 55% to Cut Essentials

3/21/2026

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A recent survey shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace costs rose after enhanced premium tax credits expired.
About 51% of returning enrollees report much higher costs and 80% report increased expenses.
Nearly 10% of last year's enrollees dropped coverage, while 55% plan to cut spending on essentials.
70% blame health insurance companies for rising costs, and more than half blame Republican lawmakers.
Congress has not extended the subsidies.

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Story summary

A recent survey shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace costs rose after enhanced premium tax credits expired.
About 51% of returning enrollees report much higher costs and 80% report increased expenses.
Nearly 10% of last year's enrollees dropped coverage, while 55% plan to cut spending on essentials.
70% blame health insurance companies for rising costs, and more than half blame Republican lawmakers.
Congress has not extended the subsidies.