ACA marketplace premiums are expected to rise 13% in 2027

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ACA marketplace premiums are expected to rise an average of 13% in 2027, and shoppers may have fewer plan choices. Subsidies are expected to offset much of the increase for some customers, but not all.

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Why it matters

Higher premiums could raise health coverage costs for U.S. households, especially people whose incomes leave them with less subsidy support. Fewer plan choices may also limit options for marketplace shoppers.

What happens next

Open enrollment for 2027 coverage began Nov. 1 and runs through mid-January, according to PBS NewsHour. Shoppers will need to compare available plans and prices; the articles do not specify how premiums will vary by state or plan.

How premiums and available plans vary by state and insurer.

What subsidies shoppers qualify for and their final out-of-pocket costs.