A new report from the Department of Health and Human Services confirms that Obamacare is failing, with premiums across the country soaring by as much as 223% in just four years.
The report shows that in the 39 states using the federal health insurance exchange, average premiums have increased by 105% between 2013 and 2017, with a median state premium increase of 108% over that same period. But as the individual health insurance market continues to collapse, Senate Democrats have vowed to preserve the status quo and fight any efforts to reform our broken health care system. As 2018 Senate Democrats get ready for their reelection bids, they will be forced to explain to their constituents why they continue to support this failed law.
Premium increases between 2013 and 2017 by state:
- Florida (Senator Bill Nelson): 84%
- Indiana (Senator Joe Donnelly): 74%
- Maine (Senator Angus King): 55%
- Michigan (Senator Debbie Stabenow): 90%
- Montana (Senator Jon Tester): 133%
- North Dakota (Senator Heidi Heitkamp): 44%
- Ohio (Senator Sherrod Brown): 86%
- Pennsylvania (Senator Bob Casey): 120%
- Virginia (Senator Tim Kaine): 77%
- West Virginia (Senator Joe Manchin): 169%
- Wisconsin (Senator Tammy Baldwin): 93%
“This report confirms what we already knew – Obamacare is failing,” said NRSC Communications Director Katie Martin. “As our health insurance market continues to collapse and premiums soar, Senate Democrats will have to explain to constituents why they are standing in the way of reforming this broken system.”