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Many ACA Customers Are Paying Higher Premiums. Most Blame Trump and Republicans, Poll Finds.

Julie Appleby, KFF Health News March 19, 2026 Most people who get their health coverage through the Affordable Care Act say they face sharply higher costs, with many worried they will have to pare back other expenses to cover them, according to a poll released Thursday. Some are uncertain whether they will be able to […]

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