INSURASALES

Federal Court Blocks Key ACA Exchange Rule Changes; Administration Appeals

A federal court blocks key provisions of the CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability rule affecting ACA exchanges, prompting an appeal from the Trump administration. Changes impact health plan design, enrollment rules, and taxpayer costs.

Medicare Enrollment Guidance for HR Managing Employees Over 65

Key Medicare enrollment rules for HR managing employees over 65 with employer health benefits. Guidance on timing, documentation, and regulatory compliance to avoid coverage gaps.

Medicare Quality Programs Under Scrutiny: Calls for Supportive Reform

Medicare's pay-for-performance programs face criticism for inefficacy and inequity. Experts advocate shifting to supportive models rewarding incremental improvement and incorporating patient-reported outcomes to enhance quality care.

F&G Annuities & Life Sees Increased Institutional Investment and Strong Earnings

F&G Annuities & Life attracts institutional investors with strong Q2 earnings and steady dividends, reflecting confidence in its insurance and annuity products.

Top 5 U.S. Health Policy Priorities for Congress Post-Recess

Congress returns from recess with five key U.S. health policy priorities including FY26 appropriations, OTC drug fee program reauthorization, drug pricing reform, Medicare/Medicaid extenders, and ACA tax credits.

Insurance Churn Reduces Prevention Investment, Worsening U.S. Health Outcomes

Explore how frequent health insurance churn in the U.S. reduces insurers' incentives to invest in preventive care and chronic disease management, worsening health outcomes and increasing costs.

New York Approves Moderate Health Insurance Rate Hikes for 2026 ACA Plans

New York state regulators approved 2026 health insurance rate increases for ACA marketplace plans, with 7.1% hikes for individuals and 13% for small groups, below insurer requests.

AM Best Downgrades US Health Insurance Market Outlook to Negative

AM Best lowers U.S. health insurance outlook to negative amid rising medical costs, higher claims, and profitability pressures on government health plans in 2025.

Arkansas Jury Rules for Plaintiffs in Auto Insurance Underpayment Class Action

An Arkansas jury has sided with plaintiffs in a class action against a car insurer accused of underpaying claims, highlighting regulatory and compliance issues in the auto insurance sector.

Key Leadership Changes Signal Innovation in U.S. Insurance Sector

Explore recent senior leadership appointments at Moody's, RT Specialty, LexisNexis, and InsurePay highlighting innovation and strategic growth in U.S. insurance analytics, underwriting, and technology.