U.S. government funding debates intensify as Congress negotiates amid shutdown risk and new security funding measures for political leaders.

California health insurance premiums are projected to rise by up to 50% next year, posing affordability challenges and risk of coverage loss for many families. Regulatory and policy measures are critical to address this market instability.

Texas reported the highest rate of uninsured children in 2024 with significant increases due to Medicaid redetermination and changes in federal ACA subsidies impacting coverage. Experts warn of further challenges from recent policy shifts.

Congress debates extension of ACA tax credits critical to maintaining affordable health insurance premiums as subsidies approach expiration, risking large premium hikes.

Explore how 14 states and DC use state funds to insure undocumented children and adults amid federal Medicaid and CHIP exclusions, highlighting policy designs and implementation challenges.

Funding cuts and staffing reductions imperil the World Trade Center Health Program, risking care for 9/11 survivors and responders. Congressional action is critical.

Explore the factors driving significant health insurance premium and out-of-pocket cost increases in 2026 across employer-sponsored plans, ACA exchanges, Medicare, and Medicaid. Understand how subsidy expirations and policy changes impact affordability and coverage.

Rising healthcare inflation is leading to the largest health coverage cost increase for U.S. employers since 2010, driven by higher medical care prices and prescription drug expenses, especially GLP-1 drugs.

Healthcare leaders are assessing if Advanced Practice Providers can solve physician shortages and budget pressures amid rising healthcare costs.

The expiration of ARPA premium tax credits in 2025 will drive health insurance premium increases in 2026. Employers and employees should consider off-exchange plans and ICHRA strategies to manage rising costs.