Ballooning Health Premiums Sharpen Midterm Campaign Messaging

Feb. 23, 2026, 10:00 AM UTC

Lower-income individuals in one of Pennsylvania’s most contested congressional districts are facing eye-popping increases in their health insurance premium payments—some as much as eight times more than last year.

In a district encompassing the Lehigh Valley, enrollees in Obamacare plans who make roughly $22,000 to $24,000 will pay 814% more for their premium payments, according to data from Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange Authority, also known as Pennie, which is the state’s health insurance marketplace.

Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Pa.), who represents that 7th District and is seen as one of the most vulnerable members this cycle, joined 16 other House ...

Learn more about Bloomberg Government or Log In to keep reading:

See Breaking News in Context

Providing news, analysis, data and opportunity insights.

Already a subscriber?

Log in to keep reading or access research tools and resources.