Health insurance premiums for Americans buying coverage through Affordable Care Act marketplaces will spike by a median of 15 percent in 2026, which is the largest increase in more than five years. For millions of families, this means premium payment increases of over 75 percent as enhanced tax credits expire.
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What we’re about to witness is the impact of government interference in sectors where it has no constitutional authority to operate.
This crisis was baked into the ACA from day one. When Barack Obama promised Americans they could keep their doctors and that his plan would make healthcare affordable, he was selling a fantasy that required ever-expanding federal subsidies to maintain the illusion of success. Now, as those artificial supports crumble, we’re seeing the true cost of Democratic governance that believes Washington knows better than free markets.
The Subsidy Addiction Economy
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