Actually, the price increases are less than they have been in previous years, in most cases. What has gone up is the coverage itself. Many of the 'lost cost' policies covered very little, the ACA requires that all policies meet a minimum standard. That standard was not met with many of the existing 'low cost' policies.
If you fall within 400% of the poverty level, you will get a subsidy, and yes, that subsidy comes from somewhere. I would call it a return on my investment as a taxpayer and insurance purchaser. Others liken it to slavery. I guess it depends on your perspective.
