Health care coverage in West Virginia is unaffordable, but do its senators care?

By: Jack Bernard

Outlets: West Virginia Watch

Published: March 9, 2026

Words: 581

Last Updated: 1 day, 4 hours ago

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“When I saw my new premium, I felt a pit in my stomach. I expected an increase, but it was a punch in the gut to see my premium had jumped 323%.” — Ellen Allen, executive director of West Virginians for Affordable Health Care

Ms. Allen stated the above while testifying to the United States House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee in January regarding her Obamacare premium increase. Both of West Virginia’s U.S. senators voted …

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