A Jupiter woman is among many Floridians receiving shocking news about their health insurance costs, with her premium jumping from $244 to $1,026 per month.
Lauren Koff received a notice from Florida Blue showing her monthly premium would increase by $780 — a hike of more than 300% — due to the loss of health care subsidies currently set to expire in January amid a Congressional stalemate.
Jupiter woman faces 300% health insurance premium increase
“It was definitely a freeze response, I cried off and on for a good hour, tried to keep myself from going into a full-blown panic attack,” Koff said.
The 32-year-old runs her own e-commerce business and relies on the Affordable Care Act for coverage. She has severe endometriosis and requires ongoing medical care…