LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Nevadans shopping for health insurance next year may face major sticker shock.

A new analysis shows premiums for the state’s most popular marketplace plans are expected to rise nearly 40% in 2026, pushing average monthly costs to a record $792.

The report, released by ValuePenguin by LendingTree, warns that the steep increases could force more residents to go without coverage, a trend experts say is already happening.

Shakeria Hawkins breaks down what's driving the increase and what it means for families heading into Open Enrollment. Nevada health insurance premiums expected to jump 34% in 2026, report finds

Nevadans Going Without Coverage as Costs Climb

For 23-year-old Las Vegas resident Adam Pasquali, health insurance simply isn’t in the budget.

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