First reported by KFF Health News
Affordable Care Act Insurers Want More Premium Increases as Enrollment Sags
ACA Insurers Request Double-Digit Premium Increases for Second Consecutive Year
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Jenn Gidman
3h ago· 2 min readenNews
Summary
Major ACA health insurers are requesting double-digit premium increases for 2027, continuing a trend of steep rate hikes from the previous year. Examples include Centene in Washington seeking a 28% increase after a 35% hike in 2026, and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois asking for 15% after a 28% increase this year. Rising medical costs and subsidy cuts are cited as driving factors behind the premium requests.
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bskyACA Insurers Request Double-Digit Premium Increases for Second Consecutive Yearnewser.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledHealth insurance sticker shock under the Affordable Care Act isn't easing up—in fact, insurers now want a second straight year of big jumps.
In Washington state, Centene is seeking a 28% bump after raising rates 35% for 2026, while Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois is asking for 15% after a 28% increase this year.
Rising medical costs, subsidy cuts are said to be driving insurers' double-digit premium requests
Rising medical costs, subsidy cuts are said to be driving insurers' double-digit premium requests
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