Early Retirement Dreams Could Be Derailed As Health Insurance Premiums Soar 60% in 5 Years

Summary: Early Retirement Dreams Could Be Derailed As Health Insurance Premiums Soar 60% in 5 Years by Alix Langone Rising health insurance premiums continue to push consumers out of the individual market, according to a recent government report. Enrollment in Affordable Care Act health plans dropped 40% from 2016 to 2018 among consumers who make too much to receive government help paying their premiums, according to recent data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.