<p>We have covered the failings of Obamacare time and time again, with some of our most recent stories focusing on the double-digit premium increases expected for 2017. ;</p>
<p>President Obama has insisted that today&rsquo;s unaffordable (and rising) premiums are temporary, but this week the White House confirmed what we&rsquo;ve been expecting and fearing all year long: yes, we can expect giant increases in ;2017. ;</p>
<p>&ldquo;Consumers will be faced this year with not only big premium increases but also with a declining number of insurers participating, and that will lead to a tumultuous open enrollment period,&rdquo; explains Larry Levitt of the Kaiser Family Foundation. ;</p>
<p>As Humana, UnitedHealth, and Aetna scale back their roles, as many as 1 in 5 consumers will be limited to a single insurer. ;This can be problematic for those with chronic conditions, and &ldquo;enrollees may need to change doctors or drugs when they switch insurers,&rdquo; says Caroline Pearson of Avalere Health.</p>
<p>As reported by the Department of Helath and Human Services (HHS), we can expect premiums for midlevel benchmark plans to increase by about 25% in the 39 states currently offering Obamacare. ;</p>
<p>But some states will suffer even larger increases. In Arizona, for example, unsubsidized premiums for a 27-year-old benchmark plan will increase by 116% &#8211; from $196 per month to $422.  ;</p>
<p>ACA enrollment beings November 1st, hardly a week before the presidential election, and voters are sure to demand a solution from both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump. ;</p>
<p>The Dems are quick to explain that governmet subsidies will shield many customers from &ldquo;sticker shock,&rdquo; but &ldquo;headline rates are generally rising faster than in previous years,&rdquo; says HHS spokesperson Kevin Griffs. ;</p>
<p>More than 10 million consumers are currently enrolled in ObamaCare plans, and the majority of these individuals receive some sort of financial assistance to pay for unaffordable premiums. ;&ldquo;Enrollment is concentrated among very low-income individuals who receive significant government subsidies to reduce premiums and cost-sharing,&rdquo; says Pearson.  ;</p>
<p>Between 5 and 7 million Americans either are not eligible for financial assistance or choose to purchase individual policies outside the ACA marketplace (where subsidies are not an option). ;</p>
<p>The Obama Administration urges the latter group to explore the plans offered through HealthCare.gov. ;</p>
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