According to US media reports on January 1, the enhanced subsidies under the US Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025. Some 22 million Americans will increase their out-of-pocket health insurance premiums in 2026 due to the expiration of the benefits. According to an analysis by the US Medical Research Institute, after the subsidy expires, the average increase in out-of-pocket premiums was about 114%, and the burden increased markedly.

According to US media reports on January 1, the enhanced subsidies under the US Affordable Care Act expired at the end of 2025. Some 22 million Americans will increase their out-of-pocket health insurance premiums in 2026 due to the expiration of the benefits. According to an analysis by the US Medical Research Institute, after the subsidy expires, the average increase in out-of-pocket premiums was about 114%, and the burden increased markedly.