ANOTHER VIEW | CHICAGO TRIBUNE Bad ideas to combat the high cost of living | Chicago Tribune Jan 19, 2026 Jan 19, 2026 0 × News 12 Health care prices under the Affordable Care Act are up in 2026 after lawmakers did not renew enhanced cost savings. 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Enrollment deadline approaches for ACA health care plans Health care prices under the Affordable Care Act are up in 2026 after lawmakers did not renew enhanced cost savings.
