As the consequences of Donald Trump and the Republicans’ budget bill become clearer, millions of families are facing the reality of skyrocketing premium costs. Insurance companies have already indicated that, because of the GOP budget bill, they plan to raise premiums for 24 million Americans by an average of 15 percent. At the same time, Republicans eliminated key tax credits that helped over 20 million Americans afford coverage. Combined, these changes mean millions will see their premiums nearly double this fall. But instead of warning families about the huge cost hikes headed their way, the Trump administration is covering them up.
As the uninsured rate rises, emergency rooms will become packed with patients who cannot cover the cost of their care without insurance, leading to higher bills and increased premiums for everyone. Protect Our Care’s Premium Disaster Watch exposes how Donald Trump and Republicans’ spending bill is driving up health care premiums for millions of families nationwide, putting affordable coverage further out of reach.
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Politico: Republicans Could Take Midterm Hit if Obamacare Subsidies Expire
NPR: She’s Bracing and Saving to Pay $2,800 a Month for ACA Health Insurance Next Year
Bloomberg: Opinion: The GOP Is Inflating Health Care Costs — for Its Own Voters
KFF Health News: The Price Increases That Should Cause Americans More Alarm
AP News: Expect Health Insurance Prices to Rise Next Year, Brokers and Experts Say
Stateline: Health Insurance Will Cost More for Millions of Americans — Especially Rural Residents
Forbes: Health Insurance Costs Could Spike 75% If Congress Cuts Obamacare Credits, Trade Group Warns
Palm Beach Post: ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ Fallout: End of ACA Subsidies Will Hike Premiums About 18%
WLRN: More Than 1 Million ACA Enrollees in Miami-Dade to Pay Higher Premiums if Federal Tax Credits Expire
Des Moines Register: Congress Faces Decision as Tax Credit Lapse Could Drive Up Iowans’ Health Insurance Rates
MPR: Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise in 2026
NJ Spotlight News: ACA Health Insurance Is Set to Cost a Lot More in 2026
Signal Cleveland: Buying Health Insurance on the ACA Marketplace? Prepare for Ohio Premiums to Go Up – By Quite a Bit
The Spokeman-Review: Leaders and Policy Analysts Warn of ACA Insurance Costs Increasing to 75% Next Year, Potentially Impacting Thousands in Eastern Washington
Pagosa Daily Post: Opinion: Western Slope Facing Health Care Affordability Crisis