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Here's who is hurt most as ACA premiums are set to skyrocket on Jan. 1

By Selena Simmons-Duffin

Published December 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM EST

Congress is taking some action on the ACA. Here's where things stand for the people who rely on Obamacare health insurance.

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