ACA Policyholders Report Rising Health Insurance Premiums Impacting Care

Colorado mom Astrid Storey faces a nearly $500 increase in her ACA premiums by 2026, prompting her to consider leaving the U.S. for countries with universal health care. Similarly, Florida’s Nathan Boye anticipates a jump from $28 to over $700 in premiums, while Doug Butchart struggles with a $2,000 increase for his wife’s ALS treatment. With 22 million ACA enrollees at risk as enhanced tax credits expire, political gridlock complicates solutions. Storey expresses frustration, stating, “The American dream is a disappointment when it comes to health care.”