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Key details regarding the rising costs:

Average Increase: Premiums for ACA marketplace plans in Illinois are increasing by an average of 26%.

Cause: The enhanced tax credits expired at the end of 2025, which means fewer people qualify for help, and many will receive smaller credits.

Wider Impact: Some estimates originally indicated a potential 78% average increase in premiums without subsidy renewals.

Marketplace Changes: Residents in Illinois are also navigating a transition to a state-run marketplace, with some insurers seeing approved rate increases of over 20%.

Employer Coverage: While the 26% increase is for specific exchange plans, employee-based coverage has also seen steady increases in recent years.