Austin organization helps subsidize insurance premiums for working musicians

WBUR

Published August 21, 2026 at 12:09 PM EDT

As rising premiums have led 5 million people to drop their Affordable Care Act plans, a program in Austin has held steady and could be a potential model for other cities hoping to make health care more affordable for key populations and industries like music or food.

KUT’s Olivia Aldridge reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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