"In 2026, the US healthcare system is changing. Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies have expired, causing premiums for marketplace plans to spike - and pricing some families out of health insurance entirely. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce coverage for some patients with Medicaid and funding for hospitals, especially those in rural areas. Costs for Medicare and private insurance are also rising: Employer-based healthcare premiums have increased by 9%, the largest rise in more than a decade."
"The cost of health insurance is rising in 2026 and crucial funding for hospitals is dwindling. US policy changes could make it harder for some to access hospital and emergency care. Business Insider wants to hear how you're navigating medical decisions - take our survey below. Does landing a doctor's appointment feel like winning the lottery? What about getting care in an emergency? Have you moved closer to a hospital? Has your local hospital shut down?"
Enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expired in 2026, causing marketplace premiums to spike and pricing some families out of health insurance. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act will reduce Medicaid coverage for some patients and cut funding for hospitals, with rural hospitals particularly vulnerable. Employer-based healthcare premiums rose 9%, the largest increase in more than a decade, while Medicare and private insurance costs are also climbing. Cancer treatment imposes significant life, career, and financial burdens on adults under 50. Individuals are being solicited to report how they navigate medical decisions financially and logistically, including access to appointments and emergency care.
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