Obamacare premiums likely to surge again next year

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: July 8, 2026

Words: 379

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Health insurance premiums are likely to grow more expensive next year for those who buy Marketplace plans, after increases this year.

Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurers are proposing a median premium increase of 14% for 2027, which would be a double-digit hike for the second year in a row, according to a new analysis of preliminary rate filings.

Insurers must submit their requested premium changes to state regulators by July 15, per Centers for …

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