Bipartisan Senate talks progress on ending the U.S. government shutdown with a plan to reopen and schedule an Obamacare subsidy vote. Key budget and appropriations issues remain ahead.
The 2026 ACA open enrollment starts as enhanced premium tax credits expire, causing premium hikes and coverage losses for millions, especially marginalized groups.
Explore the critical role of lifelong health insurance coverage and regulatory challenges in managing congenital heart disease, highlighting the impact of the Affordable Care Act and prior authorization processes.
Health insurance premiums in rural America could increase by over $1,300 monthly in 2026 if Biden-era ACA marketplace subsidies expire. This change would impact millions of rural residents, highlighting disparities and market risks ahead of budget negotiations.
A bipartisan clean continuing resolution to fund the U.S. government faces Senate Democrat opposition, causing a shutdown that disrupts federal services across industries including aviation, agriculture, and veterans affairs. Industry leaders urge prompt passage to restore pay and maintain national security and economic stability.
An insurance company, which has insured several New York hospitals and charities, has filed for bankruptcy and is closing its practice after being overwhelmed by lawsuits related to that state’s Child Victims Act (CVA). Bermuda-based Northeast Insurance Company filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in New York on Oct. 15, seeking U.S. recognition of its ongoing liquidation process in Bermuda.
The University of Maine System will switch its health insurance to Anthem starting in 2024, despite ongoing contract disputes between Anthem and Northern Light Health, impacting network access for employees.
ACA health insurance enrollment has doubled due to expanded subsidies, but political deadlock over extending these subsidies threatens 2026 premiums and market stability.
Explore the escalating strain on U.S. emergency rooms due to risk of ACA subsidy expirations and significant Medicaid cuts, impacting healthcare access and costs nationwide.
Explore how the Affordable Care Act reshaped the US insurance market by mandating coverage for pre-existing conditions, slowing healthcare cost growth, and highlighting ongoing challenges in drug pricing and insurer practices.
