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8 Things to Watch for 2026 ACA Open Enrollment
The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season begins November 1, and with it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, increases in out-of-pocket premiums, and changes to Marketplace enrollment and eligibility rules.
Timely insights and analysis from KFF staff
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A Brief History of the Affordable Care Act
With Election Day just over a month away, here is a timeline of significant ACA moments. ... more
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Why is There So Much Attention on Obesity Drugs?
High U.S. prices and demand for Ozempic and Wegovy have implications for insurance premiums, public program costs, and affordability. ... more
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Back to the Future? A look back at High-Risk Pools
Sen. Vance suggested moving higher-risk individuals to different insurance risk pools than healthier ones... What could such a policy mean for health coverage and costs? ... more
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Cynthia Cox ACA Marketplace Plans Nationally Are Seeking a Median 18% Premium Increase for 2026
This analysis of insurers’ initial rate filings for Affordable Care Act Marketplace plans in all 50 states and DC finds the median proposed increase for 2026 is 18%, more than double last year’s proposed increase. The analysis also shows proposed rate changes by state and insurer.
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