The average family health insurance premium in 1996 was $4938. So in the 14 years from 1996 to 2010, premiums rose 168%.
In the 14 yrs between 2010 and 2024, premiums rose 75%, less than half as fast.
So yes, Obamacare bent the cost curve. pic.twitter.com/REyViYxFYY
— James Surowiecki (@JamesSurowiecki) March 24, 2024