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State Regulators Say ACA Premiums Could Increase An Average Of 6.6%

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Andrew Harnik
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The Florida Channel
The state Office of Insurance Regulation said the average price of individual ACA policies could increase by an average of 6.6 percent.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would need to review and finalize those premiums, so that number could change.

Floridians could be paying more for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act next year.

The state Office of Insurance Regulation said the average price of individual policies could increase by an average of 6.6 percent.

On Tuesday, state regulators approved the potential rates, which vary by health insurer.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services would need to review and finalize those premiums, so that number could change.

The potential increases also do not reflect subsidies that many people receive to reduce premium costs.

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