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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 4:43 AM EDT

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.

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.

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