Self-funded plan costs stable now, but ACA market stress poses risk

By Allison Bell

News October 06, 2025 at 03:34 PM

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Some observers say health plan costs are up 7% to 8% this year.
The analysts says costs at the clients of her firm are up just 5%.
One fear is that ACA subsidy cuts could add as much as $485 in extra costs per participant per year in 2026.

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