ACA premium subsidies to total $42.6B next year, up $9.8B — 4 takeaways

A Center for Health and Economy analysis found premiums may reach double-digits in 2017, according to Insurance Journal.

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Here are four takeaways:

1. The study estimated premium subsidies under the ACA will increase by $9.8 billion, increasing from $32.8 billion in 2016 to $42.6 billion next year.

2. Taxpayers’ average monthly premium will increase by 26 percent.

3. Next year the average monthly premium will total $367.

4. Of consumers purchasing private health insurance via HealthCare.gov and state markets, 80 percent receive tax credits.

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