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Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

Thursday, December 4 by AP

As Congress faces a year-end deadline on Affordable Care Act subsidies, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., meet with reporters about health care affordability, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) WASHINGTON (AP) — Fifty-two-year-old Dinam Bigny sank into debt and... Read More.

Oklahoma health insurance premiums soar as tax credits set to expire

Thursday, November 6 by Ponca City Now

Open enrollment for health insurance has begun, but many Oklahomans are facing sticker shock as premiums skyrocket. Experts attribute the increase to the expiration of enhanced tax credits from the Affordable Care Act, set to end Dec. 31. Mike Rhoades from the Oklahoma Insurance Department highlighted the issue, saying, "We have a problem in the country... Read More.

Oklahomans Could Face 75% Hike in Insurance Premiums if Federal ACA Subsidies Expire

Tuesday, March 25 by KTUL

TULSA, OKLA. (KTUL) — Hundreds of thousands of Oklahomans may soon face higher health insurance premiums if Congress decides not to renew key federal subsidies. According to the Oklahoma Insurance Department, premiums for those enrolled in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace plans could jump by as much as 75% starting in 2026. Mike Rhoads, Deputy Commissioner... Read More.