US health insurance premiums jump 9%, uninsured rate rises in 2026

A new survey shows the number of working-age U.S. adults without health insurance increased in 2026, with half of the uninsured forgoing needed care due to cost. Premiums rose 9%, compounding access problems. This signals a deterioration in U.S. healthcare affordability and coverage, with potential implications for household finances and public health.

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