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EPISODE · Nov 20, 2025 · 8 MIN

Sticker Shock: Cynthia Cox on Rising Premiums, ACA Turmoil, and What It Means for You

from America's News Hour · host Talk Media Network

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Cynthia Cox, Vice President at KFF and one of the nation’s leading experts on the Affordable Care Act, for a clear and accessible breakdown of why health insurance costs are exploding heading into 2025. Cynthia explains how we got here — from preexisting condition protections to pandemic-era subsidies — and why the expiration of enhanced tax credits could leave millions facing massive premium hikes. She also unpacks what this means for people on employer plans, why health care costs are rising across every part of the system, and the political tug-of-war in Congress over extending support for Obamacare enrollees. An essential, grounded look at a complicated issue affecting families nationwide.Should Congress extend the enhanced ACA subsidies — or is it time for a larger overhaul of how America handles health care costs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog. Learn more about Cynthia and KFF by visiting kff.org/.

Bill Bernardoni sits down with Cynthia Cox, Vice President at KFF and one of the nation’s leading experts on the Affordable Care Act, for a clear and accessible breakdown of why health insurance costs are exploding heading into 2025. Cynthia explains how we got here — from preexisting condition protections to pandemic-era subsidies — and why the expiration of enhanced tax credits could leave millions facing massive premium hikes. She also unpacks what this means for people on employer plans, why health care costs are rising across every part of the system, and the political tug-of-war in Congress over extending support for Obamacare enrollees. An essential, grounded look at a complicated issue affecting families nationwide.Should Congress extend the enhanced ACA subsidies — or is it time for a larger overhaul of how America handles health care costs? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.Follow Bill on X at @BillBernardoni, explore his work at Bernardoni.media, and read his latest writings at Bernardoni.blog. Learn more about Cynthia and KFF by visiting kff.org/.

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