Georgians who buy health insurance through Georgia Access, Georgia’s Affordable Care Act portal, saw their 2026 premiums this week, and many are paying twice as much as last year.

What It Means For You: If you buy health insurance on your own, your monthly bill could jump by hundreds or even thousands of dollars starting in 2026. A family of four in Chatham County will pay nearly $20,000 more per year for the lowest cost plan.

Who Uses Georgia Access: While many Georgians get healthcare through their employers, they may have the perception that those on the Affordable Care Act are unemployed, which is not true. Many Georgia residents work at small companies or work part time and do not get health insurance through their employer. The checkout clerk at the grocery store, your uber drive

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