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Friday, October 30, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Insurance & ACA

What to know before ACA shopping opens Sunday

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Premiums are set to rise about 15% on average for 2027, and subsidies stop for households earning above four times the poverty level, about $63,840 for a single person. The most you can owe out of pocket in a year climbs to $12,000 for an individual. On HealthCare.gov, some people, including first-time applicants, will need to verify their identity themselves. Don't let your plan simply renew; compare options.

Source: KFF Health News

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