# ACA Premium Spike 2026: What Doctors, Residents & 1099 Physicians MUST Know. #473 Part 1

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Published: 2025-12-08T20:00:00+00:00
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SEND US A TEXT MESSAGE!!! Let Drs. Nii & Renee know what you think about the show! The Affordable Care Act marketplace is facing a massive premium spike in 2026 — and Congress is running out of time to stop it. In this episode of Docs Outside The Box, Dr. Nii and Dr. Renee break down exactly why ACA premiums are increasing, what happens if Congress does nothing, and how this will impact: Medical studentsResidents & fellowsEarly-career doctors1099 independent contractorsLocums physici...

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