CMS Examines Obamacare Subsidy Challenges; VA Announces Healthcare Workforce Cuts

CMS reviews Obamacare enhanced subsidy issues; VA plans healthcare workforce reductions; vaccine injury program advisory panel to meet post-Christmas.

NYHIPA Faces Uncertainty as New York Considers Comprehensive Health Data Privacy Law

NYHIPA, a comprehensive New York health data privacy law, awaits Governor's decision. Businesses face broad compliance and enforcement obligations beyond HIPAA. Understand key regulatory impacts.

U.S. House Advances Hospital at Home Program, Urges Health Insurance Tax Credit Extension

The U.S. House passes renewal of the Hospital at Home program and pushes to extend health insurance tax credits impacting 24 million Americans before year-end.

CMS Reports Nearly 5.8 Million Enrolled for 2026 Health Plans During Marketplace Open Enrollment

CMS announces nearly 5.8 million consumers have enrolled in 2026 health plans through the federally facilitated Health Insurance Marketplace during the ongoing open enrollment period ending January 15.

Philip Rivers' NFL Return Extends Health Insurance Benefits for Family

Philip Rivers' return to the NFL extends his family's post-retirement NFL health insurance coverage under the NFLPA agreement, highlighting important player benefits continuity.

House Republicans Propose Health Care Plan Excluding ACA Subsidy Extension

House Republicans unveil a health care proposal focusing on employer plans and PBM regulation but excluding an extension of ACA subsidies expiring end of 2025, amid congressional gridlock.

House GOP Moderates Challenge Leadership on ACA Subsidy Extensions as Deadline Looms

House GOP moderates diverge from leadership on extending ACA premium subsidies amid looming expiration, risking coverage loss for millions and impacting the U.S. health insurance market.

ACA Premium Tax Credit Expiration Raises Costs for 275,000 Wisconsinites in 2024

The expiration of ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credits will cause health insurance premiums to double for 275,000 Wisconsinites starting January 2024. Senate Republicans blocked extensions, impacting affordability for small businesses and families.

U.S. Pediatric Uninsured Rates Rise, Impacting Child Cancer Outcomes

In 2024, over four million U.S. children were uninsured, the highest rate in a decade, worsening pediatric cancer diagnosis delays and mortality. Fragmented insurance and Medicaid enrollment gaps drive coverage loss.

Key Deadline Approaching for January 1 Insurance Coverage Enrollment

Understand the critical January 1 coverage enrollment deadline and the implications of late applications leading to potential coverage gaps. Stay informed on insurance enrollment timing and compliance.