Fierce Health Payers July 18, 2019
Costs for unsubsidized families on the ACA exchanges topped $25,000 a year in 2019, a new report says.
Premiums and deductibles for an unsubsidized family of four on the Affordable Care Act’s insurance exchanges declined slightly in 2019, but still overall cost more than $25,000 a year, according to new data from the insurer marketplace eHealth.
The report examines the costs for people who do not qualify for income-based subsidies. The data—based on roughly 7,000 people who bought plans using eHealth’s platform—shows that while premiums remained relatively stable in 2019 compared to 2018, healthcare costs remain a key concern for families.
The average family premium for 2019’s open enrollment period that took place late last year was $1,168, a 1%...
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