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Listen: Cheap Health Insurance Isn’t Always Cheap

Across the country, people are choosing lower monthly premiums in exchange for higher out-of-pocket risk. Reporter Jackie Fortiér explains what the shift means for Americans’ health and wallets.

By Jackie Fortiér
April 21, 2026

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Listen: Cheap Health Insurance Isn’t Always Cheap

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