With Enhanced ACA Subsidies Expired, People Are Paying More for Premiums

With enhanced ACA subsidies expired, people are paying more for premiums

Many Americans are now either paying more for coverage or decreasing their quality of coverage.

ACA premium spike funnels more consumers into high-deductible plans: CMS

Average premiums for ACA plans increased 58% this year after more generous financial assistance expired, while enrollment in low-premium, high-deductible bronze plans jumped, according to new federal data.

Trump Team Claims Successes Against ACA Fraud While Pushing For More Controls

A sweeping set of regulations issued in February includes Trump administration proposals to curb what Obamacare critics contend are fraud incentives.

CMS report finds rise in premiums for 2026 Marketplace enrollees

Average out-of-pocket premiums for Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees increased $65 per month in 2026 compared to 2025, going from $113 to $178, according to a report released March 27 by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. The figures represent costs after accounting for the enhanced premium tax credits, which expired at the end of 2025. CMS also found that 40% of 2026 enrollees selected bronze plans, up from 30% in 2025. Silver p…