As Americans prepare to vote in Tuesday’s midterm elections, rising healthcare costs are among the top financial and economic concerns, according to recent polling.
A quarter of voters say they are “very worried” about being able to afford healthcare costs and more than one-third say they are “somewhat worried,” according to a KFF poll earlier this month.
Those who get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) saw their average monthly benchmark premium jump from $497 per month in 2025 to $625 in 2026, according to KFF, particularly after enhanced premium tax credits expired at the end of last year.
