KFF: Insurers propose median 15% ACA Marketplace premium increase for 2027, second straight year of double-digit proposed hikes
Key points
- KFF: insurers propose a median 15% increase in ACA Marketplace premiums for 2027
- It is the second year in a row of double-digit proposed increases
- A broker advises against auto-renewing and recommends checking doctors, hospitals and prescriptions
According to KFF, insurers are proposing a median 15% increase in ACA Marketplace premiums for 2027, the second year in a row of double-digit proposed increases. Experts say consumers should review coverage now, whether through the ACA Marketplace or an employer. One broker advises against auto-renewing and recommends checking whether doctors, hospitals and prescriptions remain covered.
What employers should do
- Remind employees to check whether doctors, hospitals and prescriptions are covered in 2027 plans during open enrollment
- Assess how possible changes in 2027 employer health insurance costs could affect the business
Original report: KSHB 41 Kansas City ↗Edited with AI assistance. Facts are based on official sources and original reports. For information only; not legal, immigration or insurance advice.