Medicare Premiums and Plan Changes Signal Market Shifts for 2026
Medicare 2026 premiums surge nearly 10%, with fewer Medicare Advantage plans as insurers scale back. Explore key Medicare cost drivers and market impacts.
New York ACA Enrollment Opens as Future of Enhanced Subsidies Remains Uncertain
Health insurance enrollment for New York's 2026 Affordable Care Act marketplace opens amid uncertainty over the future of enhanced federal subsidies affecting affordability and consumer choices.
Post-Shutdown Focus Returns to Obamacare Reform and Insurance Premium Costs
Following the end of the 43-day government shutdown, U.S. policymakers refocus on Obamacare reform and the expiring Premium Tax Credit amid rising insurance premiums. Learn about ongoing debates shaping federal health insurance policy.
House Speaker Mike Johnson Refuses Guaranteed Vote on ACA Subsidy Extension Amid Shutdown Talks
House Speaker Mike Johnson declines to guarantee a House vote on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies as shutdown negotiations continue, highlighting conflict over health care policy and government funding.
Growth in Special Needs Plans (SNPs) Drives Medicare Advantage Enrollment
Special Needs Plans (SNPs) are driving significant growth in Medicare Advantage enrollment in 2025, with chronic condition and dual-eligible SNPs leading gains. Institutional SNPs decline amid evolving care models.
2026 ACA Marketplace Opens Amid Expiring Premium Tax Credits and Access Challenges
The 2026 ACA open enrollment starts as enhanced premium tax credits expire, causing premium hikes and coverage losses for millions, especially marginalized groups.
University of Maine System to Switch to Anthem Amid Anthem-Northern Light Contract Dispute
The University of Maine System will switch its health insurance to Anthem starting in 2024, despite ongoing contract disputes between Anthem and Northern Light Health, impacting network access for employees.
Globe Life Reports Q3 2025 Earnings With Strong Underwriting and Investment Results
Globe Life delivers strong Q3 2025 financial results with increased net income and underwriting income driven by life and health insurance growth and stable investment yields.
Medicare Part B Premiums Rise in 2026; Part D Drug Costs Slightly Decline
Medicare Part B premiums are set to rise significantly in 2026 amid medical inflation, while Part D prescription drug costs slightly decline nationally. Enrollment opens October 15 for plan changes including Medicare Advantage and Medigap options.
Judge Upholds CMS Star Rating Methodology in Humana Medicare Advantage Dispute
Federal court upholds CMS's star rating methods after Humana challenges foreign language interpreter test policy, impacting Medicare Advantage market competition and insurer revenues.