Most Massachusetts residents will see higher insurance bills this year — but for those who get insurance through the Affordable Care Act, or Obamacare, the jump will likely be much bigger unless Congress acts soon. In Massachusetts alone, nearly 400,000 people enrolled in the program for the 2025 year. Nationally, the number is about 24 million enrollees.
The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period started Saturday and runs through Jan. 23, 2026.
David Seltz, executive director of the Massachusetts Health Policy Commission, said the increase in insurance costs will put health care out of reach for many lower-income families…