Fact Check – Have Obamacare premiums risen three times faster than inflation?

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Claimant: Sen. Ron Johnson (R)


Claim: “Obamacare premiums have increased three times the rate of inflation.”


Rating: TRUE


Explanation: Affordable Care Act premiums have risen about 118% since 2014, while inflation increased roughly 39%. The data supports the claim that premiums grew around three times faster than inflation.


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Date: 10/30/2025




 

Last Updated on October 30, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check


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