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Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.

“Health insurance in America is very expensive, because health care is very expensive,” said Katherine Baicker, a health economist who is the provost at the University of Chicago. “And that’s true in ... Read More

A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

A KFF survey found the average family health insurance plans offered through the workplace now cost nearly $27,000. Read More

Some Americans fear high health insurance premiums if ACA enhanced subsidies expire: 'Very much a worry'

Some Americans said they're worried that if subsidies expire, they may be forced to choose a lower-tier insurance plan or may not be able to cover their premiums. Read More

Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

A new poll conducted just prior to the current government shutdown showed most Americans wanted Congress to extend tax credits that could expire at the end of the year. Read More

With ACA costs on the rise, Trump team promotes more limited catastrophic health insurance plans

Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year's Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less ... Read More

Health insurance costs to spike again: What to expect in 2026.

Consumers who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will likely face double-digit rate hikes next year. Insurers plan a median premium increase of 15% for 2026 plans, which ... Read More

Why Your Health Insurance Expenses Might Soar in 2026, and Steps to Take Now

Health insurance costs are expected to rise sharply in 2026, whether you receive coverage through your employer or buy health insurance off the exchange. Over half of large employers (those with 500 ... Read More

Florida health insurance premiums set to double by 2026

Health insurance rates will increase sharply for the 4 million-plus Floridians who rely on so-called Obamacare plans or small employer health insurance coverage in the coming weeks, according to data ... Read More

Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds

House Democrats prepare to speak on the steps of the Capitol to insist that Republicans include an extension of expiring health care benefits as part of a government funding compromise, in Washington, ... Read More