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ACA premiums rise again
ACA premiums increase 13% for 2027, affecting 2.6 million Americans.
In brief
ACA premiums increase 13% for 2027, affecting 2.6 million Americans. ACA marketplace premiums rise 13% in 2027 after 26% increase in 2026, reducing coverage for 2.6 million people. Originally reported by Straight Arrow.
ACA premiums rise again
ACA open enrollment for 2027 health insurance coverage began Nov 1 in most states.
Premiums increase 13% in 2027
Average premiums for benchmark silver plans rise 13% in 2027 following 26% increase in 2026.
2.6 million lose coverage
Active ACA marketplace coverage fell by 2.6 million people between february 2025 and february 2026.
Insurers exit marketplaces
At least 11 insurance companies plan to exit at least one state’s marketplace in 2027.
Cigna leaves individual market
Cigna announced it will exit the individual insurance market entirely in 2027.
Premium tax credits expire
Enhanced premium tax credits introduced during the pandemic expired last year.
Healthier pool increases costs
Insurers attribute rising premiums to healthier people dropping coverage, increasing medical needs.
New enrollment rules
New rules restrict premium tax credits for immigrants and change tax time financial assistance reconciliation.
Antibiotics overuse
Nearly 28% of u.s. adults exaggerate symptoms to get antibiotics, according to a jama network open study.
Drug resistance threat
Drug-resistant infections cause 50,000 u.s. deaths annually, including 7,500 from mrsa.
Uterine cancer test
A vaginal swab test could detect endometrial cancer without painful biopsies for some women.
Drug resistance
Drug resistance threatens medical procedures like surgeries and organ transplants due to ineffective antibiotics.
Measles outbreak
A child in new york died after contracting measles, marking the state’s first known death in over 30 years.
Dengue cases rise
Florida reported 60 new dengue infections this week, bringing the year’s total to 485.
The short version
ACA marketplace premiums rise 13% in 2027 after 26% increase in 2026, reducing coverage for 2.6 million people.
