INSURASALES

Pharmaceutical Import Tariffs Impact Small Group Health Insurance Premiums

Pharmaceutical import tariffs are driving up health insurance premiums in the ACA small group market, as insurers anticipate higher drug costs and incorporate these risks into rate filings. This impacts employer health benefits and premium affordability.

Health Insurance Costs to Rise in 2026 Amid Market Uncertainty

Health insurance premiums are set to increase in 2026 due to rising drug costs and ending government subsidies, impacting coverage and patient expenses.

CMS Data and State Audits Expose Fraud Risks in Medicaid and Obamacare Exchanges

New CMS data and state audits reveal rising fraud risks and improper payments in Medicaid and Obamacare exchanges, prompting regulatory reforms to enhance program integrity and protect taxpayer funds.

Health Insurers Warn of Steep ACA Premium Hikes Without Tax Credit Extension

Health insurers warn of significant premium hikes for ACA individual plans in 2026 if Congress does not extend enhanced tax credits, risking coverage loss for millions.

Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Threatens Health Coverage for 4.7 Million Small Businesses

ACA Marketplace tax credits used by 4.7 million small business owners and self-employed workers are set to expire by year-end, risking loss of health coverage for many working Americans.

Trump-Era Policies Drive Rising ACA Marketplace Premiums, Burden Rural Residents

Analysis shows Trump-era policies and tax credit expirations will significantly raise ACA marketplace premiums, disproportionately impacting rural residents in 32 states.

Judge Temporarily Blocks ACA Marketplace Changes Affecting UnitedHealth

A federal judge temporarily pauses ACA marketplace changes impacting major insurers like UnitedHealth, offering relief amid regulatory shifts. Insights on market and compliance effects.

2026 Health Insurance Costs to Rise Due to Expensive Therapies and Market Shifts

Health insurance premiums are set to increase significantly in 2026 due to growing medical claims, costly new therapies, and reduced government support in the individual marketplace. Employer plans may also shift more costs to employees.

Minnesota Health Insurance Premiums to Rise Sharply in 2026 Amid Expiring Federal Subsidies

Minnesota health insurance premiums are expected to increase between 7% and 26% in 2026 due to rising health care costs and the expiration of federal subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Threatens Health Coverage for Small Businesses

Millions of small business owners and middle-income workers could lose ACA health insurance tax credits at year-end, impacting access to affordable coverage.