The health insurance crisis has become a political rallying cry for Democrats, but for individuals like Teresa Acosta, it's a crushing reality. With the expiration of enhanced tax credits under Obamacare, Acosta, a single mother of three, is facing a 620% increase in her monthly premium, forcing her to make tough choices between college for her child and insulin for another. This is a common struggle for 22 million Americans, who are now facing soaring premium increases and a Jan. 15 open enrollment deadline. Many are dropping their health insurance plans altogether, but for those with specific health care needs, going uninsured isn't a viable option. The situation has taken an emotional toll on Acosta and her family, and she plans to register her grievances at the polls in November, when the battleground state of Georgia will once again be at the forefront of national attention. The crisis has also sparked a bipartisan effort in Congress to extend Obamacare subsidies for three years, but the Senate has previously rejected the bill, and on Wednesday, Republicans blocked consideration of the new House-passed legislation.
