Health insurers, led by AHIP, will provide no-cost coverage for all ACIP-recommended vaccines through at least 2026, including updated COVID-19 and flu shots. Johnson County supports access via state and federal vaccine programs.

Connecticut Insurance Department approves nearly 17% average health insurance premium increases for 2025 individual plans, citing rising healthcare and prescription drug costs impacting consumers and small businesses.

House Republicans introduce a stopgap funding bill extending federal budgets through November, adding security funds amid shutdown risks. Democrats seek healthcare funding cuts reconsideration. Senate needs bipartisan support for passage.

Senator Jeanne Shaheen leads effort to permanently extend ACA premium tax credits to prevent premium spikes and coverage loss for millions, addressing affordability and access issues.

Democrats push Republicans to extend key ACA tax credits before deadline to avoid premium spikes and coverage losses.

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.