This Feature of Obamacare Was Supposed to Cut Costs. It Did the Opposite.
A judge’s ruling that some payments to insurers were illegal set off a cost spiral. Add to My List Save Illustration by The Epoch Times, Getty Images By Lawrence Wilson | February 15, 2026Updated:February 15, 2026 Insurance premiums are just one piece of the health care affordability puzzle for many Americans. Out-of-pocket expenses, which are