10.02.26 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Health Insurance Sticker Shock
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Clark Stinks & Why Health Insurance Costs Are Surging (and How To Prepare)
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Also, healthcare costs are surging nationwide, and Americans are feeling the squeeze whether they get coverage through an employer or buy a plan on the state exchanges. With exchange premiums set to jump up to 20% in hard-hit areas and employer health benefit costs projected to spike at the highest rates in decades, navigating this open enrollment season will require making tough, strategic choices. Take the time during open enrollment to re-evaluate your coverage, compare providers, and look at alternative plan tiers.
All this and more on the October 2, 2026, episode of The Clark Howard Show. Submit your questions: Ask Clark.
Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2
Open Enrollment: Segment 3
Ask Clark: Segment 4
Mentioned on the show:
TIPS: The Inflation-Proof Alternative to Standard Bonds - Clark Howard
Do You Get Better Prices on Hotels From Third-Party Sites or by Booking Directly?
The Hidden Danger of Booking Your Vacation Through Third-Party Sites
35 Clever and Unusual Ways To Save Money - Clark Howard
Health Insurance Archives - Clark Howard
Medicare Open Enrollment: Key Dates, Cost-Saving Tips, and What You Need to Know
Axios: Large employers drop health benefits as costs rise
Long-Term Care Insurance Is Getting Harder To Buy. Here’s Why You Might Not Need It Anyway
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