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Trump finds opportunity in ACA premium increases

Although Donald Trump pounces on the recent Affordable Care Act premium increases, he missteps when asserting his employees -- covered by employer-sponsored health care -- are struggling with Obamacare.

By Jack Craver | Updated on October 26, 2016
Although Donald Trump pounces on the recent Affordable Care Act premium increases, he missteps when asserting his employees -- covered by employer-sponsored health care -- are struggling with Obamacare. (Photo: iStock)

Bad news came in for the Affordable Care Act on Tuesday as the Obama administration announced that premiums for mid-level plans sold on the ACA marketplace are set to increase by an average of 25 percent.

Cost changes will vary by state and city, ranging from a 116 percent increase for Arizona plans all the way down to 3 percent decreases in Massachusetts and Indiana.

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