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Open enrollment starts soon. If the ACA tax subsidies expire, premiums could double

By Sarah Boden,

A Martínez

Published October 30, 2025 at 3:43 AM CDT

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Open enrollment for 2026 insurance plans sold on the Affordable Care Act marketplace starts Saturday. If Congress doesn't extend the subsidies, the average monthly premium is expected to double.

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Sarah Boden

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.