Medigap (Medicare supplemental) premiums have jumped sharply, leaving millions of Medicare enrollees with much higher costs for deductibles, copays and other out-of-pocket expenses. At the same time, a surge in high-deductible ACA plans is pushing non-Medicare consumers toward greater cost exposure, amplifying an overall market trend of rising out-of-pocket burdens and narrowing practical choices for people across age groups.
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