Obamacare premiums in Illinois rose sharply but not as much as expected

Obamacare premiums in Illinois rose sharply but not as much as expected

Monthly payments for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act, commonly known as Obamacare, did not increase by as much this year as Illinois officials had initially expected after the expiration of federal tax credits that made coverage significantly more affordable.In Illinois, officials had estimated that enrollees would see an average increase of 78% in their monthly premiums this year. But nearly three months after open enrollment e…