Several important conclusions emerge from the latest statistics about Affordable Care Act premiums, issued Monday on the eve of open enrollment for 2018 plans, which begins Wednesday. First, gross premiums will rise substantially for next year and enrollment is likely to fall, mostly because of Trump administration efforts to sabotage the law. The Deprtment of Health and Human Services acknowledged as much in its report on 2018 premiums issued Monday. HHS Your Trump administration at work: The Health and Human Services open enrollment report for 2017 including language advising Obamacare customers to shop for the best deal (top box). Your Trump administration at work: The Health and Human Services open enrollment report for 2017 including language advising Obamacare customers to shop for the best deal (top box).

Source: Los Angeles Times October 30, 2017 19:11 UTC