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More Americans are picking higher-deductible Obamacare plans, possibly risking their health

By POLITICO  
   February 05, 2026

More Americans are turning to cheaper Obamacare plans to avoid premium sticker shock, according to preliminary data from states. But the switch comes with a caveat: thousands in extra out-of-pocket costs that policy researchers say may make people hesitate to get medical care when they are sick or injured.

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