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A Michigan man married his platonic roommate to afford health insurance after ACA subsidies ended, highlighting rising U.S. coverage affordability issues.
Mathew, a 40-year-old Michigan man, married his 25-year platonic roommate and best friend, Christina, in September 2025 to maintain affordable health insurance after enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies expired.
His monthly premium jumped from $181 to over $427, making coverage unaffordable, so he secured a new plan through Christina’s employer for $121 a month.
The marriage, not romantic, was a practical choice to continue treatment for his autoimmune condition.
Experts note such arrangements are legal and resurging due to the loss of federal subsidies, highlighting ongoing affordability challenges in the U.S. health care system.
Mathew remains hopeful Congress will restore the subsidies but acknowledges not everyone has a supportive partner to marry for coverage.
Un hombre de Michigan se casó con su compañera de cuarto platónica para pagar un seguro de salud después de que terminaran los subsidios de ACA, destacando los crecientes problemas de asequibilidad de la cobertura de los Estados Unidos.