Enrollees Who Drop ACA Policies Will Drive Up Costs For The Rest

Millions of people will drop their health insurance now that premium subsidies for consumers who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have expired. It's expected to drive up costs for remaining enrollees, leading some experts to warn of a potential “death spiral.”

The lapse of enhanced premium tax credits at the end of 2025 led insurance premiums to more than double for the average subsidy recipient, to $1,904 per month in 2026 from $888 last year, according to estimates from KFF...