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Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Coverage of Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker in the Nexus archive.
- Affordable Care Act Insurers Want More Premium Increases as Enrollment Sags
Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing a median 14% premium increase for 2027 due to rising medical costs and policy changes, with enrollment declining by 3 million since February 2023. The expiration of enhanced subsidies under former President Trump and increased demand for costly treatments like GLP-1 weight loss drugs are cited as key factors.