Americans fear death, disability, bankruptcy as ACA subsidies expire and millions consider plans they can’t afford

The sticker shock can be severe. Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation indicates that average annual premium payments for subsidized enrollees may rise from $888 in 2025 to $1,904 in 2026 — a 114% increase year-over-year (3). And this is happening as families’ budgets are already under stress from unrelentingly expensive groceries and utilities.Now that the math has flipped, many families are finding that they either receive far less assistance or have lost eligibility for credits entirely.First introduced ...