ANCHORAGE, AK – As ACA open enrollment begins, Alaskans shopping for health insurance are about to find their premiums have skyrocketed, rising by an estimated 125% – an average of  $1,836 – because Sullivan and Begich refuse to fix the health care crisis they created.

Already burdened with “the most expensive health care in the country,” Alaskans are now being hit even harder thanks to Sullivan and Begich’s agenda, which will drive more families into debt and force some to go without coverage entirely.

“Alaskans are now seeing the devastating impact of Dan Sullivan’s agenda,” said Alaska Democratic Party Chair Eric Croft. “As they log on to enroll for next year’s health insurance, they could find their costs have doubled, increasing by an estimated 125%. That’s unsustainable anywhere, but especially in Alaska, where we already face the highest health care costs in the nation. Dan Sullivan and Nick Begich own these price hikes, and Alaskans will hold them accountable for their reckless, budget-busting agenda in 2026.”

Read more about Dan Sullivan’s attacks on Alaskans’ health care: 

• Dan Sullivan has repeatedly voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act, voted against creating and extending the Affordable Care Act tax credits that are helping keep prices low, and voted for Republicans’ toxic plan that is contributing to spiking health insurance costs, saying it “delivers significant wins” for Alaska. 

• Roughly 7,000 Alaskans will lose health insurance, and around 24,000 will see costs increase. 

• Health insurance costs in Alaska will increase 125% – an average of $1,836. 

See also: New York Times: Why Obamacare Bills May Double Next Year; Alaska Beacon: Alaskans face massive health insurance cost increases unless Congress acts before year end; Alaska Public Media: Alaskans would see spike in health insurance rates if Congress lets subsidies expire; Juneau Empire: Alaskans share the impact of health care tax credits — and the hazards if they expire