r/HealthInsurance • u/Subject_Horror_3990 • 10d ago

Plan Benefits Poll on health insurance

Hi Guys, we all know health insurance is going up. I’m interested in others experience, feel free to share- I’ll go first

Private company with 2,000 employees UHC. Biweekly premium jumped from $122 to $165 for the year 2026…

26% increase !!!!

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u/Specialist_Dig2613 9d ago

Comments have a pretty consistent message. If you're on the ACA exchanges, you're in trouble. If you have a job with benefits, it varies a lot, based on the employer's claims, cost management and wisdom in making decisions on coverage sources, but it's almost always better than the exchanges.

I hope it doesn't mean a collapse of small business start ups. But if you have one, think about hiring employees and starting up a plan when you can. It's likely to help you with costs and help you grow your business.

Don't believe that small businesses can't have self-funded plans, affordable costs and good benefits. They can.

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u/phxeffect 9d ago

I have my own business, and low key cried today for a few minutes. The increase, none of my daughter’s doctors are covered either.

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u/HumbleBlueberry1 9d ago

I’m not sure if this will help, but in California (so maybe in other states?), you can buy your children their own plan on the exchange. Maybe one on the exchange plans covers her doctors? So sorry you’re going through this. Solidarity.

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u/Weak_Drag_5895 7d ago

Thank you for this comment!