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Wednesday, May 20

Consumer News

ACA Health Coverage Could Shrink by 5 Million in 2026 as Premiums Surge 58%

via CNBC

A KFF analysis finds ACA marketplace enrollment may fall from 22.3 million to roughly 17.5 million in 2026, with average monthly premiums jumping 58% to $178 and average deductibles rising 37% to $3,786 — the largest annual deductible increase on record.

Why it matters

Millions of households relying on marketplace plans are now paying sharply more for coverage, and those who could not absorb the premium spike have dropped insurance entirely.

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