Published in the Midcoast Villager on January 19, 2026
by Bob Kohl, lives in Liberty
Thousands of Mainers struggle to afford health care coverage. With Congress unwilling to renew Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) subsidies or provide a reasonable alternative, premiums on the Maine marketplace are set to increase 30% to 100%. Many will select a high-deductible plan or skip insurance altogether. (Read the full Letter to the Editor here.)