Did the Affordable Care Act Make Health Care More Affordable? Narrated by: Cynthia Cox Published: Jul 9, 2026

https://www.kff.org/health-costs/did-the-affordable-care-act-make-health-care-more-affordable/ The expiration of the ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits at the start of 2026, combined with rising insurer premiums, put a spotlight on health care affordability that extends beyond Marketplace enrollees.KFF’s Cynthia Cox examines the ACA's record and the broader underlying question it raises: what's a fair price for Americans people to pay for health care?