My personal experience, for whatever that is worth, is that the cost of certain of my prescription drugs (of course those w/o a generic available) has skyrocketed the last three months and the cost of my premiums for my group plan at work increased 100% January 1, 2014. Locally they blame Obamacare for both, but, think it just gives them something to blame in my case.
The policies of our wonderful Republican state government have given Blue Cross pretty much a monopoly in this state.
My premia increased 40% this year, no explanation necessary.
Not necessary when you’re the only game in town.