Year in Review: 10 Health Policy Issues for 2023
This fact sheet offers a look back at 10 issues that KFF tracked closely during 2023 in its polling, policy analysis and journalism, including summaries of major findings and news stories.
Private Insurance
New and Noteworthy
How Much and Why ACA Marketplace Premiums Are Going Up in 2026
A new analysis of initial rate filings for Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans submitted by 312 insurers in all 50 states and the District of Columbia finds the median proposed increase for 2026 is 18%, more than double last year’s 7% median proposed increase. The proposed rates are preliminary and could change before being finalized in late summer. In addition to rising cost and utilization of services, insurers cited the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits as a significant factor in their rate hikes for next year.
Employer Coverage
Employer Family Premiums Climb to $25,572 in 2024, Survey Finds
Family premiums for employer-sponsored health insurance rose 7% in 2024, matching the 2023 increase, KFF's benchmark Employer Health Benefits Survey finds. Over the previous five years, the cumulative increase in premiums has been similar to the rise in general inflation and workers' wages. The survey also examines deductibles and other cost-sharing, coverage of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and more.
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Latest News
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Listen: The Surprising Power of Pushback When Health Insurance Won’t Pay
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Team Trump’s Answer to Ballooning Obamacare Premiums: Less Generous Coverage
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Projected Surge in Uninsured Will Strain Local Health Systems
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Under Trump, FDA Seeks To Abandon Expert Reviews of New Drugs
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Watch: Why Is Having a Baby So Expensive in the US?
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