Explore the structural challenges of employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S. through Venus Williams' case, highlighting disparities, labor market impacts, and policy implications.
Maine health insurers have requested rate increases from 8.4% to 32.7% affecting over 115,000 policyholders in the merged individual and small group market. A public forum on Aug 15 will discuss key drivers and regulatory review of these increases.
Chubb ACE provides automatic supplemental medical and emergency insurance for students on approved study abroad programs, emphasizing accident and sickness coverage alongside primary health insurance and travel security assistance via International SOS.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) establishes statutory caps on state-directed payments in Medicaid managed care, centralizing federal control and impacting value-based payment reforms. CMS expected to issue guidance on implementation.
Explore key regulatory changes impacting compliance and operations within the U.S. insurance market, highlighting insurer and provider adaptations for enhanced regulatory adherence.
Explore recent legislative updates expanding Health Savings Account eligibility, telehealth coverage pre-deductible, and treatment of direct primary care plans with significant budgetary impacts through 2034.
Minnesota's new law introduces phased Medicaid cuts affecting eligibility, healthcare funding, and rural hospitals, with significant administrative and enrollment impacts.
Georgia faces significant health insurance premium hikes and nursing home closures due to recent federal budget cuts, raising concerns over Medicaid funding and healthcare access in the state.
Pennsylvania's 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small business plans are set to rise significantly, driven by higher healthcare costs and the end of ACA premium tax credits. Public comments are open through September before final approval.
Major U.S. health insurers face rising medical costs driven by specialty drug spending and upcoding, impacting earnings and Medicaid, ACA market dynamics in 2025.
