Increasing costs and rising deductibles have driven millions who don't get a subsidy to drop their coverage or turn to cheaper, less comprehensive insurance.
With enrollment for ACA health plans underway, some experts worry that consumers lack access to clear information about which health plans have narrow networks.
Rising premiums and deductibles, recent actions by the Trump administration, and unceasing political fights over the law threaten health insurance benefits for millions of older Americans.
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