Missouri and Kansas can expect double-digit Obamacare premium hikes again

By: Suzanne King

Outlets: Missouri Independent

Published: August 6, 2026

Words: 974

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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Kansas Citians who buy health insurance through hearthcare.gov can expect to pay much more for monthly premiums next year.

According to preliminary rate filings submitted to state insurance regulators in Missouri and Kansas, every insurance company selling individual plans in the region through the Affordable Care Act marketplace wants to raise prices in 2027.

Across both states, average premium increase requests range from 10% to 35% more than 2026 rates. And that follows …

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