People who buy their individual insurance from the state marketplace will likely see monthly premiums rise next year, by an average of 13.4%, state officials announced Friday. (Photo by Danielle J. Brown/Maryland Matters)
Nearly 300,000 Marylanders who bought health insurance on the state’s Affordable Care Act Marketplace will see monthly health care costs jump next year, as state officials finalize premium rate increases for 2026.
The Maryland Insurance Administration announced the approval Friday of a 13.4% average premium rate increase for 2026, meaning individuals and households will have to pay hundreds more in health costs over next year…