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Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution

Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums.

Source KFF Health News AI Summary Updated May 26, 2026

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Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. Consumer advocates dismiss the plans as "junk insurance,” while proponents say patients need alternatives to pricey marketplace options.

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