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flag A Michigan man married his platonic roommate to afford health insurance after ACA subsidies ended, highlighting rising U.S. coverage affordability issues.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The marriage, not romantic, was a practical choice to continue treatment for his autoimmune condition. flag 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. flag Mathew remains hopeful Congress will restore the subsidies but acknowledges not everyone has a supportive partner to marry for coverage.

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