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MineralMan

(150,527 posts) Tue Dec 23, 2025, 12:51 PM Tuesday

January 1, 2026 is just over a week away. When it comes, though, [View all]

the reality of what will happen with ACA health insurance premiums is going to hit people very hard. They've been expecting Congress to finally give in and extend the subsidies. That isn't going to happen before the start of the year.

The shock this is all going to bring is going to be a game-changer, I believe.

We'll see in a couple of weeks what the reaction is going to be.

Look Out!

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January 1, 2026 is just over a week away. When it comes, though, [View all] MineralMan Tuesday OP

I'm with you on this. People will not only be pissed off, I think they will protest, if not revolt. This is huge. OLDMDDEM Tuesday #1

Exactly. I know that many have been counting on MineralMan Tuesday #3

Especially for people who are on auto-renew and auto-draft. dalton99a Tuesday #2

Right. Good Point. MineralMan Tuesday #5

Not Just ACA premiums will be impacted PikaBlue Tuesday #4

Yes, although that will take a little more time to hit. MineralMan Tuesday #8

So I'm guessing there's a reset on premiums if/when subsidies are reinstated? underpants Tuesday #6

The plan years begin on January 1. If you sign up for an ACA plan in January, MineralMan Tuesday #9

Okay thanks. underpants Tuesday #10

Yeah, if you're approaching retirement, you need to get an understanding MineralMan Tuesday #11

DURec leftstreet Tuesday #7

And with that... 2naSalit Tuesday #12

Yeah, I hear you. MineralMan Tuesday #13

I'm 77. murielm99 Tuesday #14