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Navigating the ACA: Why Silver Plans Now Cost More Than Gold
In the latest episode of the Health Policy Podcast, host Bryan Hyde speaks with Tony LoSasso, a professor at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, about the rising costs of silver health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). LoSasso explains how misaligned incentives and policy design have led to silver plans costing more than gold plans in many ACA marketplaces, a situation that has resulted in inflated premiums and disrupted enrollment. He proposes restructuring premium tax credits and funding cost-sharing subsidies to stabilize the market and reduce costs for consumers.
2026-10-13 · with Tony LoSasso
