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Obamacare insurers seek another double-digit increase on premiums in 2027
By Ali Swenson | The Associated Press at NBC Los Angeles (KNBC)
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.
Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that h...
Key takeaway Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that have submitted rate filings that are publicly available, the median proposed premium increase for 2027 is 14%, according to Wednesday’s analysis from the healthcare research nonprofit KFF.
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Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: NBC Los Angeles (KNBC) ·
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What is this story about? Many Americans straining to pay for Affordable Care Act health insurance are unlikely to get relief next year, according to a new analysis that shows insurers in the marketplace are proposing a second straight year of double-digit premium hikes.
Across the 77 insurers in the ACA program that h...
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