Nearly 100,000 in KY Could See Spike in Insurance Premiums

Nearly 100,000 in KY could see spike in insurance premiums

Without an extension of tax credits, nearly 100,000 people who buy insurance on Kynect in Kentucky could see insurance premiums dramatically increase.

PEIA proposes premium increases for 2026

CHARLESTON, WV (LOOTPRESS) — Health insurance costs for West Virginia’s public employees are poised to rise again next year under a new proposal from the Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) Finance Board. The plan calls for an average 3% increase in premiums beginning July 1, 2026, along with an additional $200 annual increase for workers covering a spouse. PEIA officials say the changes are needed to keep pace with rising healthcare costs …