Why millions of Americans are facing a spike in health care costs

Image by MosaicDreams from Pixabay. Interview and transcript by Amna Nawaz and Karina Cuevas. PBS News – October 22, 2025.

Millions of Americans are bracing themselves for a significant hike in their 2026 health insurance premiums without the subsidies at the center of the government shutdown battle. It comes as insurance costs are rising significantly throughout the country. A KFF survey found the average annual premium for a family increased 6% from the previous year. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Cynthia Cox. […]

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