Medicaid Cuts and ACA Changes Hit Non-Expansion States Hard
New federal budget law containing Medicaid funding cuts and ACA changes disproportionately impact Medicaid non-expansion states, increasing uninsured numbers and straining rural hospitals.
Colorado Bill Proposes Pausing Wolf Program to Fund Health Insurance Subsidies
Colorado lawmakers propose pausing the wolf reintroduction program to reallocate funds towards health insurance subsidies amid budget challenges and rising insurance premiums.
Federal Judge Rejects Elevance Health's Challenge to Medicare Star Ratings
A Texas federal judge has denied Elevance Health's legal challenge against CMS's Medicare Advantage star ratings, reaffirming the complex regulatory framework influencing insurers' government bonus payments.
Pennsylvania Sees Proposed 2026 ACA Premium Hikes Amid Tax Credit Expiry
Pennsylvania insurers propose average 19% premium hikes for 2026 ACA plans as enhanced federal tax credits expire, prompting state review and public comment.
CareOregon Ends Out-of-Network Behavioral Health Coverage in Oregon
CareOregon will discontinue out-of-network behavioral health coverage for Medicaid and Medicare Advantage members, impacting 15,000 patients in Oregon. The change aligns with industry practices post-COVID-19 expansion.
Connecticut Health Insurers Propose Double-Digit 2026 Premium Hikes Amid Cost Pressures
Connecticut insurers seek double-digit health insurance premium hikes for 2026 amid rising healthcare costs and potential federal subsidy expirations, affecting thousands of ACA marketplace and small group plan enrollees.
Federal Court Upholds CMS Medicare Advantage Star Ratings, Denies Elevance Health Lawsuit
Texas federal judge rules against Elevance Health in lawsuit over Medicare Advantage star ratings, impacting $375 million in bonus revenue. CMS methodologies upheld.
Medicare Supplement Plan G Leads Post-Plan F as Top Medigap Choice in 2025
Medicare Supplement Plan G has become the leading Medigap coverage option in 2025, offering seniors extensive protection beyond Original Medicare except for the Part B premium. Learn about costs, coverage, and plan benefits.
Ohio Medicaid Enrollment Drops Amid National Post-Pandemic Unwinding
Over 600,000 Ohioans have been disenrolled from Medicaid since 2023 amid a national unwinding process post-COVID, raising concerns about coverage and healthcare access.
U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Rise Sharply Amid Market and Regulatory Challenges
Health insurance premiums in the U.S. are rising faster than inflation and common consumer goods. This summary explores causes, market impact, and regulatory challenges in 2024 and beyond.