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flag U.S. health insurance premiums surged in 2026 due to expired subsidies, rising drug and care costs, and increased utilization.

flag Health insurance premiums in the U.S. are surging in 2026, with employer-sponsored plans rising 9%—the largest increase in years—and Affordable Care Act benchmark plans up 26% on average, driven by the end of enhanced federal subsidies that will raise enrollees’ out-of-pocket costs by 114% on average. flag Medicare Part B premiums also increased nearly 10%. flag Rising healthcare utilization, chronic disease prevalence, hospital consolidation, higher drug costs—especially for GLP-1 medications—and expanded telehealth access are fueling higher spending. flag Employers face growing costs from cancer, heart disease, and mental health care, while insurer profit margins and care delays are drawing congressional scrutiny.

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