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Storm warning for ACA shoppers: Double-digit premium hikes are coming
By Christopher Rowland - 7/8/2026, 11:50 AM - 52 words
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Storm warning for ACA shoppers: Double-digit premium hikes are coming
Every spring, health insurance companies file state-by-state rate forecasts, an early warning system for premium hikes we can expect to see the next year in the Affordable Care Act marketplace.
The new predictions are in, and the outlook for 2027 is severe.