Tag: Health Insurance

Deadline Looms for ACA Premium Tax Credit Renewal Affecting Iowa Market

Federal lawmakers must act by December on ACA premium tax credits that have reduced health insurance costs in Iowa. Without renewal, premiums could rise substantially for those under 400% of poverty.

House Democratic Leader Urges Extension of ACA Tax Credits Amid Rising Healthcare Costs

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls for bipartisan support to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits to prevent rising healthcare costs for millions of Americans as the expiration deadline nears.

New Jersey Boosts Enrollment Support as Health Insurance Subsidies Face Federal Cuts

New Jersey enhances outreach for Get Covered NJ enrollment amid expiring federal premium tax credits and continued state subsidies in 2026.

NY Health Insurance Costs to Rise in 2026 Amid ACA Subsidy Cuts and Essential Plan Changes

New York faces rising health insurance premiums in 2026 due to federal ACA subsidy cuts and state Essential Plan eligibility changes, impacting thousands of residents and small businesses.

Congress Faces Deadline to Address Expiring ACA Subsidies Amid Premium Spike Risk

Congress must resolve the expiration of Affordable Care Act subsidies to prevent sharp health insurance premium increases and address divided Republican and Democratic approaches amid upcoming midterm elections.

NFIB Urges Senate Action on Small Business Health Care Affordability

NFIB calls for U.S. Senate reforms to expand health plan choices and reform HSAs to address rising health care costs for small businesses. Key legislative proposals aim to reduce premiums and increase market competition.

Washington State Bill Enhances Insurance Regulation and Consumer Protections

Washington's new insurance bill strengthens consumer protections, imposes fines per violation, prohibits post-loss Assignment of Benefits, and preserves key ACA preventive services in state law.

Cigna Health Settles $1.07M Lawsuit Over Provider Misclassification in LocalPlus Plans

Cigna Health agreed to a $1.07 million settlement resolving a class action lawsuit over misclassification of out-of-network providers as in-network in LocalPlus plans, affecting balance billing and claims payouts.

Congress Faces Deadline on ACA Subsidy Extensions Amid Political Divisions

Congress faces a pressing deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies to avoid steep premium increases amid partisan divides and the upcoming midterm elections.

Senator Welch Urges Bipartisan Action to Extend ACA Premium Tax Credits

Senator Peter Welch calls for bipartisan legislation to extend Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to prevent coverage loss for 15 million Americans and stabilize the insurance market.