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- Stacy Cox dropped her Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan and now faces a $1,200 mammogram cost.
- About 3 million Americans left the ACA marketplace after premium spikes at the start of 2026.
- KFF projects median ACA premiums to rise roughly 15% for 2027.
- Photographer Ryan Shapiro switched to a $600-monthly short-term plan, half the ACA cost.
- Zion HealthShare covers preventive visits for $480 monthly but requires a $5,000 minimum spend.
