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As open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act (ACA) begins, Americans face higher costs and fewer healthcare coverage options. Health insurance bought through the ACA marketplaces is expected to cost 13% more on average in 2027, according to an analysis by the healthcare research nonprofit KFF. The increase is primarily driven by rising healthcare costs, hospital market concentration, and potential factors such as the No Surprises Act and the rising availability of GLP-1 drugs. Financial help, including premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions, is now restricted for many groups of people who were previously eligible. Healthcare experts predict less coverage and higher prices across the board. The people who will be most affected by the new increases are those who do not qualify for a subsidy. New regulations starting in 2027 will also limit tax credits for certain lawfully present immigrants, which could result in an additional 1 million uninsured individuals over time.
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