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Obamacare deductibles surge $1,000 as enhanced tax credits expire

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Average deductibles for Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans have surged by over $1,000 this year, reaching $3,786. This increase is attributed to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, which previously made coverage more affordable. Consequently, many individuals are opting for lower-cost "bronze" plans with higher deductibles, while enrollment in more comprehensive "silver" plans has hit historic lows. Major health insurers like Centene and UnitedHealth Group have reported significant drops in their ACA enrollment numbers. AI

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Obamacare deductibles surge $1,000 as enhanced tax credits expire

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Bruce Japsen, Senior Contributor ·

    Obamacare Deductibles Jump $1,000 After GOP Congress Ended Tax Credits

    Deductibles for Americans enrolled in Obamacare rose by more than $1,000 on average this year after the Republican-led Congress didn’t renew enhanced tax credits.

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