Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election

By: Markus Schmidt

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: September 30, 2026

Words: 906

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 2 days ago

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Christina Rivera kept her health insurance this year because she needed major back surgery. But maintaining coverage meant absorbing a monthly premium that rose from $235 in 2025 to $1,336 in 2026 — with a higher deductible.

“That’s just not reasonable for anybody who is relying on the ACA for healthcare,” said Riviera, a Charlottesville-area resident and founder of the nonprofit Called to Justice. “I don’t have that sitting …

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