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Some Americans are getting sticker shock as they shop for Affordable Care Act insurance

In 2026, premiums for a typical health insurance plan sold through the ACA marketplaces are projected to jump an average of 26%.

Welcome Spartanburg development, extend ACA subsidies, building accessibility

Could it be that much of the reason for locals resisting the dismantling of the Spartanburg clock tower at Morgan Square to welcome the construction of multiple new buildings is because folks are struggling to accept change?

Competing Claims on Who Benefits from ACA Subsidies

In the shutdown standoff over expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits, Democrats emphasize thousand-dollar premium increases for middle- or “working-class” Americans, while Republicans say people who are well-off unfairly benefit from the subsidies. Some higher-income earners could get subsidies, if they live in areas with costly insurance premiums, but about 95% of those getting subsidies in 2024 earned less than 400% of the poverty level. And…

ACA Open Enrollment Starts Soon. Republicans Don’t Want to Talk ACA Subsidies.

Bill Clark/APRepublicans said they would be willing to negotiate an extension to the Affordable Care Act’s subsidies at some point this year before massive premium price hikes go into effect for millions of Americans.It’s now just days before the start of open enrollment, and Americans are being notified of cost increases on the health insurance marketplace.But Republicans don’t sound closer to having that conversation at all.“I don’t think Nove…

Pa. prepares for more costly Nov. 1 ACA open enrollment as deadline looms to extend federal health subsidies

The window is closing for Affordable Care Act customers to see any last-minute federal health insurance subsidies come through before the start of open enrollment, which begins Saturday, Nov. 1.

CoverME.gov open enrollment for 2026 health plans begins Nov. 1

Open enrollment begins Saturday and runs through Jan. 15, 2026.