Explore the timeline for significant tax breaks starting in 2025 and social program cuts beginning in 2028 under the new GOP-led federal budget, with implications for insurance and social welfare policy.

Arkansas insurers propose a 26.2% average hike for individual plans and 7.9% for small group plans in 2026, driven by federal policy shifts and state regulations. The Arkansas Insurance Department will review these requests for compliance with ACA standards.

ACA Marketplace premiums are set to rise sharply in 2026 due to federal subsidy cuts, risking coverage losses and market instability. Key states face increases up to 66%.

Massachusetts Democratic primary features Patrick Roath challenging incumbent Stephen Lynch amid calls for new leadership and progressive policies.

Elevance Health lowers its 2025 profit outlook due to higher ACA and Medicaid costs driven by sicker patients and increased care utilization, reflecting an industry-wide trend. Analysts anticipate persistent insurer losses before improvement in 2026.

Wyoming faces significant health insurance premium increases due to the expiration of enhanced marketplace subsidies, impacting affordability statewide and especially in Teton County.

CMS initiates survey collecting hospital outpatient drug acquisition costs to align Medicare payments with actual costs under the 2026 OPPS update, following a federal Executive Order to reduce prescription drug expenses.

Dr. Mehmet Oz discussed the role of healthy eating in sustaining Medicare during the program's 60th anniversary, highlighting the intersection of preventive health and insurance policy.

Celebrity health journeys reveal critical insights into obesity risks, chronic disease management, and insurance implications for older Americans.

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