She's 60 and just lost ACA subsidies. Now her health insurance costs $903 a month — and she's avoiding the doctor.

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Monthly premiums spiked in 2026 for Americans with Affordable Care Act insurance plans.

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The House just voted to end the longest government shutdown in US history after 43 days

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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson

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Subsidies help a 55-year-old pay $96 a month for health insurance. Her costs could increase 186% if they expire next year.

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Lisa Jolly, 55, uses enhanced premium tax credits to help pay for her coverage through the Affordable Care Act.

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Trump is picking a dumb fight that could cost him dearly

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President Joe Biden fist bumps with former President Barack Obama during a 2022 signing ceremony for an executive order related to the Affordable Care Act.

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