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ACA Premiums Surge Again | Durham News
Health insurance premiums are set to climb again—median increases around 14%—following last year’s 20% spike, fueled by soaring healthcare costs and the loss of pandemic-era subsidies. Middle-class enrollees, especially those without financial aid, face double or triple premiums as healthier individuals exit the marketplace, driving up costs for everyone. Enrollment is shrinking in some states, and federal policy shifts are compounding the pressure. This trend isn’t confined to ACA plans—employer and private insurance costs are also likely to rise, signaling a broader affordability crisis…
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