Realtor Tim Krause relies on the Affordable Care Act — also known as the ACA or Obamacare — for his health insurance. But with Biden-era subsidies not renewed, Krause and millions of Americans are seeing their premiums skyrocket. More than 24 million people are enrolled in ACA plans.

"I'm paying about $640 a month right now for my plan. And I clicked the link and entered my birthday and found out that my plan was going to $1,100 a month," Krause said.

Pre-existing condition drives urgency

With his premium nearly doubling, Krause is unsure how he'll make up the difference. He has a pre-existing condition and says going without coverage isn't an option.

"It's not like I can just not have health insurance, like I will die if I don't have health insurance," he said.

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