Evidence Shows ACA’s Mandated Benefits Alone Don’t Drive Up Costs. The Debate Continues. By Julie Appleby and Sarah Boden March 18, 2026

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/obamacare-essential-health-benefits-premium-costs-debate/ In January, when President Donald Trump unveiled his one-page outline to address health care spending, dubbed “The Great Healthcare Plan,” he specifically mentioned the Affordable Care Act’s role in driving up costs.