CMS reinstates bonus payments for Medicare Advantage plans and proposes removing administrative star rating measures, impacting key insurers like Humana and UnitedHealth Group.
Failure to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies could boost health insurance costs by 75% for millions, with premiums rising and uninsured rates increasing, according to federal analyses.
Healthcare policy and insurance coverage issues, including Medicaid cuts and ACA subsidy expirations, are central to the 2026 U.S. midterm elections amid regulatory challenges at CDC and HHS.
Ohio risks losing ACA enhanced premium tax credits for over 500,000 residents, potentially increasing uninsured rates amid Medicaid cuts and rising premiums.
AM Best affirms stable A (Excellent) financial strength and credit ratings for Aetna Health & Life Group and CVS Health subsidiaries, highlighting strong capital adequacy and improved underwriting outlooks for 2025.
Elevance Health reports steady Q1 profits with growth in Medicare Advantage and Carelon despite elevated medical costs and legal challenges.
Mark Farrah Associates reports a slowdown in Medicare Advantage market growth with detailed enrollment and market share data for early 2025. Key tools aid insurers in competitive analysis post-Open Enrollment Period.
