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California Entrepreneurs Face Big Dilemmas due to High Health Insurance Costs

By Daniela Rodríguez
Published February 23, 2026

Ana ayudando a un cliente en su negocio, “Aroma by Ana”, en River Park, Fresno, California. Foto: Daniela Rodríguez.

The House proposal to reinstate health insurance subsidies under the Affordable Care Act has stalled in the Senate, and the lack of support is already being felt. Today, many self-employed workers are facing the dilemma of whether to continue paying for their insurance amid rising costs. Daniela Rodríguez spoke with an affected Latina entrepreneur and cancer survivor, and shares her story from the city of Fresno in California’s Central Valley.

The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.

Photo: Daniela Rodríguez.

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