What Health Insurance Risk Pooling Is, and Why It’s Key to Maintaining Affordability

The Commonwealth Fund Website 2026 Open access

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Authors: Linda J. Blumberg, Justin Giovannelli
DOI: 10.26099/7q88-7n67
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Abstract

Federal policy changes that decrease risk pooling will lead to higher insurance premiums for less-healthy populations and greater numbers of uninsured Americans.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Healthcare Policy and Management Healthcare Systems and Reforms Insurance and Financial Risk Management

Publication details

Journal / source
The Commonwealth Fund Website
Publication date
5 March 2026
Language
EN