Abstract
Health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs in New Hampshire are projected to rise sharply in 2026 due to expiring federal subsidies, escalating prescription drug prices, hospital consolidation, workforce shortages, and policy changes. Without intervention, affordability will worsen for individuals and employers, with significant impacts on coverage and access. The report outlines policy recommendations to help mitigate these challenges for Granite Staters.
Department
Law
Subject
Health Insurance
Publication Date
10-1-2025
Publisher
NH Health Cost Initiative
Document Type
Report
Recommended Citation
Hodder, Lucy, "UNH Healthcare Vitals: Health Insurance Premiums are Skyrocking for 2026-- Why?" (2025). Law Faculty Scholarship. 518.
https://scholars.unh.edu/law_facpub/518
Additional Information
linked via blog - NH Health Cost Initiative - Blog at Health Insurance Premiums are set to soar in 2026. Also available atUNH Franklin Pierce Law Blog