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Jul 8, 2026

Obamacare Premiums Set for Second Consecutive Year of Double-Digit Increases in 2027

Health insurers offering Affordable Care Act plans are requesting a median 14% premium increase for 2027, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit hikes and intensifying affordability concerns that have already caused millions to drop coverage.

Jul 8, 2026·4 sources

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▪In 2026, the median premium increase for Affordable Care Act plans was 20%
▪In 2025, CVS Health's Aetna unit announced it would not offer Obamacare plans in 2026 due to anticipated cost increases
▪The proposed 14% increase for 2027 is the second-highest since 2018

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