Affordable Care Act rates could increase again in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania health insurers seek double-digit rate hikes for 2027

Health insurance providers in Pennsylvania have requested significant rate increases for 2027, with proposals affecting both individual and small group markets.

Affordable Care Act rates could increase again in Pennsylvania

People who buy their healthcare coverage in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act are expected to see their premiums skyrocket.

2027 Rate Changes - Pennsylvania: +17.1% indy mkt; +11% sm. group mkt

Mon, 07/27/2026 - 3:24pmBefore I begin, it's important to note that ACA exchange enrollment has dropped in Pennsylvania since Congressional Republicans allowed the enhanced federal subsidies to expire at the end of last year...although thanks to the state implementing fairly robust Premium Alignment pricing, it's not nearly as dramatic a drop-off as in most other states. Initial signups during Open Enrollment were actually slightly higher than l…