Will 2026 healthcare costs destroy your FIRE plan? Enhanced ACA tax credits expire in 2026—meaning health insurance premiums could DOUBLE or TRIPLE overnight. This healthcare subsidy cliff threatens millions who depend on affordable marketplace coverage.

In this episode of the BiggerPockets Money podcast, Mindy Jensen and Scott Trench interview Matt McGough from KFF to break down the 2026 healthcare crisis and what you can do NOW to protect your early retirement.

This Episode Covers:

Who gets hit hardest by 2026 healthcare premium increases

Exact cost projections for early retirement health insurance in 2026

Actionable strategies to prepare NOW for rising healthcare costs

Which FIRE strategies still work after ACA subsidy changes

Affordable health insurance alternatives for early retirees

History of ACA subsidies and why they're expiring

Steps to protect your financial independence from the healthcare affordability crisis

And SO much more!

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