Those who receive their coverage through their employer sponsored plan were not affected by these premium hikes. As I mentioned, the Wall Street Journal said their premiums will go up roughly 6 to 7%. From 2013 to 2019, individuals buying health insurance on the private market faced 143% increases in their health care premiums. And this number does not account for all the Americans who kept their plans but faced increased premiums or less comprehensive coverage. (07:19–07:31)
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Asserts that private market health insurance premiums increased by 143% from 2013 to 2019.
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