U.S. health insurance premiums are projected to rise sharply in 2026, outpacing general inflation and driving higher out-of-pocket costs amid waning tax credits. Employer-based coverage and ACA marketplace premiums will pose significant affordability challenges.
Connecticut insurers seek double-digit health insurance premium hikes for 2026 amid rising healthcare costs and potential federal subsidy expirations, affecting thousands of ACA marketplace and small group plan enrollees.
Pennsylvania insurance carriers propose average 19% premium hikes for ACA plans in 2026 amid expiring federal tax credits. State review ongoing; public comment open through Sept. 2.
Explore key factors impacting the U.S. economy in 2025 including employment slowdowns, inflation trends, tariff effects, wage stagnation, and corporate investment shifts amid regulatory changes.
Liberty HealthShare offers a non-profit, faith-based healthcare sharing alternative to traditional U.S. health insurance amidst rising premiums and claim denials, emphasizing transparency and member-centric care.
Yakima County healthcare providers warn of financial and service strains due to new Medicaid eligibility rules in a federal health insurance bill, impacting coverage and rural hospitals' viability.
Wisconsin health insurance premiums on the ACA marketplace are set to increase up to 34.5% due to the lapse of the Enhanced Premium Tax Credit, impacting 850,000 residents. Legislative efforts focus on reinstating this subsidy to stabilize costs.
Explore recent incremental Affordable Care Act changes, federal law enforcement expansions in D.C., and ongoing economic policy conflicts impacting U.S. insurance industry stability and compliance.
Explore how Healthy Paws and adoro Pet Insurance are driving growth and innovation in the expanding U.S. pet health insurance market, with key partnerships and new market entries enhancing coverage accessibility.
A coalition of nurses' associations urges HHS to maintain the independent operation of the USPSTF, emphasizing its role in shaping preventive health care policies under the ACA and safeguarding evidence-based recommendations.
