The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces major Medicaid and Marketplace program changes that could reduce coverage for millions and impose operational and financial challenges on states.

S&P Global Ratings considers downgrading Centene's credit rating to junk after the insurer withdraws its 2025 earnings forecast, citing uncertainty in Affordable Care Act plans and market trends impacting capital build.

US Supreme Court upholds ACA mandate requiring private insurers to cover preventive services including PrEP without cost sharing, securing access to critical HIV prevention tools.

Research shows administrative delays and insurance utilization management practices disrupt timely cancer treatment and increase patient distress, highlighting the need for systemic reform.

Congress must decide on extending ACA enhanced premium tax credits to prevent steep premium hikes and increased uninsured rates, with Florida particularly affected.

The U.S. Supreme Court upholds the ACA preventive services mandate, confirming employer group health plans must provide no-cost coverage for USPSTF-recommended services, maintaining regulatory compliance and stability.

Research reveals that survival disparities by insurance coverage have widened after immune checkpoint inhibitors approval for stage IV cancers, urging policy action to improve access and affordability.

Medica enters St. Louis offering a nonprofit health insurance option with integrated coordinated care aligned to major provider networks Mercy and SSM. This model promotes efficient care and competitive pricing without shareholder pressure.

Study shows decline in US children’s health with rising obesity, chronic conditions, and mortality compared to other high-income countries. Insights on policy impacts and insurance considerations.

New 2023 tax and spending law changes ACA rules, ending automatic reenrollment and raising premiums, heavily impacting state-based marketplaces and coverage levels.