For some in US, health insurance now costs more than the mortgage

More Oklahomans choose to go uninsured after spike in ACA health insurance premiums

Premiums have gone up for people taking health insurance on the Affordable Care Act, with the average increase in Oklahoma being about 20 percent since last year.

For some in US, health insurance now costs more than the mortgage

Enhanced ACA subsidies expired Dec. 31, sending some health insurance premiums soaring.

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