Kate Neville is dreading the new year.
As a freelance grant writer, Neville has to buy her own health insurance, and for years her premiums have been climbing.
Her Kaiser Permanente plan cost around $350 per month just three years ago. Today, she pays $633 per month for the same plan — a nearly 80% increase. As open enrollment began Sunday, she’s bracing for another big jump: In 2027, Neville is looking at monthly premiums of nearly $800…