ACA Premiums 2024: Costs Rise for Americans

Sticker shock over higher costs for Affordable Care Act plans is hitting many enrollees around the country who are now learning about

hefty increases in what they might pay next year, putting the healthcare subsidies at the heart of the government shutdown in the spotlight.

When Jessica Bunger saw her plan’s monthly premium for 2026, she burst into tears. Starting in January, her insurance will cost more than $1,100 a month if she doesn’t qualify for a government subsidy. That is more than four times what she pays now, factoring in federal help.