Affordable Care Act premiums are rising. Enrollment is plummeting, especially in red states. As healthcare costs increase, more Americans are choosing to go without expensive coverage, which could lead to a “death spiral” for the ACA, which was originally intended to expand healthcare affordability and accessibility.

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