NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage will skyrocket 26%, on average, next year, according to a KFF analysis released Tuesday evening, just days before open enrollment starts on November 1. The ...

ACA marketplace premiums are projected to rise by 26% in 2026, with potential further increases if premium tax credits expire. Rising hospital costs, expensive weight management drugs, and potential ...