ACA 'window shopping' for health care costs begins as shutdown fight continues

By Michael Levitt,

Ashley Brown, Juana Summers

Published October 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM EDT

"Window shopping" has begun for some people buying health insurance through the Affordable Care Act -- and some patients could see big increases in their premiums.

Michael Levitt

Ashley Brown

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.

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