Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared to the number in employer plans), fueled by the availability of enhanced premium tax credits. This […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Early indications are that individual market insurers will be increasing premiums in 2026 by more than they have since 2018, the last time policy uncertainty contributed to sharp premium increases. Across 105 ACA Marketplace insurers in 20 markets (19 states and the District of Columbia), premiums are increasing by a median of 15%. These filings are still preliminary and may change.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
The vast majority of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees receive a tax credit that lowers enrollees’ monthly payment for health insurance. Established as part of the ACA, premium tax credits were originally available for enrollees making between 100%-400% of … The post Early indications of the impact of the enhanced premium tax credit expiration on 2026 Marketplace premiums appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Although most adults are in good health and have health insurance, more than 1 in 4 adults (28%) reported delaying or foregoing healthcare due to cost.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker