Congressional lawmakers left Washington last week with no solution on the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, meaning insurance premiums for 22 million Americans will jump next month extra astronomically. New uh piece in the Washington Post takes a look at how that spike will affect one family who will have to pay an annual premium of $43,000, onethird of their gross income in order to continue health coverage for a family of four. Joining us now, the author of that piece, staff writer at the Washington ...

>> WELCOME BACK EVERYBODY. OUR NEXT GUEST IS PART OF A BIPARTISAN GROUP OF LAWMAKERS PUSHING TO PREVENT THE OBAMACARE SUBSIDIES FROM EXPIRING AT THE END OF THE YEAR. JOINING US RIGHT NOW IS CONGRESSMAN JOSH GOTTHEIMER OF NEW JERSEY.HE'S A MEMBER OF THE INTELLIGENCE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES COMMITTEE. HE'S ALSO THE VICE CHAIR OF THE PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS. AND CONGRESSMAN, WELCOME.>> THANKS FOR HAVING ME. >> WE HAVE NOT HEARD A LOT OF BIPARTISANSHIP RECENTLY. WE HAVEN'T HEARD A LOT FROM THE PROBLEM SOLVERS, BE ...

Health Insurance Premium Trends - The average family's annual health insurance premium has increased by 6% year-over-year in 2025, reaching nearly $27,000, an all-time high [1] - This marks the 3rd consecutive annual increase, following gains of 7% in both 2023 and 2024 [1] - Health insurance premiums are rising faster than inflation for the 3rd consecutive year [1] - Since 2000, the average health insurance premium has surged by 350% [1] Impact on Small Businesses - Over half of small businesses are reporting health insurance premium hikes of 10% or more in 2025 [2] - Health insurance costs have never been higher [2]