Becker's Healthcare December 3, 2025
Seventy-seven percent of Americans who reviewed their health plan choices for 2026 “felt good” about their options, according to a Dec. 3 eHealth survey.
The health insurance marketplace surveyed more than 1,500 adults nationwide in November.
Medicare beneficiaries reported the highest satisfaction, followed by those with employer-sponsored plans, despite other research suggesting employer plans do not always meet worker needs.
While over half of respondents and 79% of Americans in ACA plans were surprised by steep premium costs, 57% of ACA enrollees were optimistic about Congress passing an enhanced subsidy extension.
Based on analysis of the first half of Medicare’s enrollment period, the average out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare Advantage increased 8% from 2025.
“While many Americans are satisfied with...







