OBAMACARE Obamacare premiums set to rise next year, filings show (copy) (copy) (copy) DAVE RESS Richmond Times-Dispatch Aug 30, 2026 Aug 30, 2026 0 Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Premiums for Affordable Care Act coverage are on track for sharp increases next year, according to the current rate increase requests health insurers are seeking from the State Corporation Commission’s Bureau of Insurance.kAm|@DE :?DFC6CD @776C:?8 A=2?D :? E96 #:49>@?5 2C62 2C6 AC@A@D:?8 5@F3=6\5:8:E\A6C46?E286 :?4C62D6D[ 2 3FC62F DF>>2CJ @7 2G6C286 AC6>:F> C2E6D D9@HD]k^AmkAmw62=E9z66A6CD[ E96 =2C86DE ~32>242C6 :?DFC6C :? 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