Tag: Health Insurance

U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Rise as Tax Credits Decline, Impacting Rural Markets

Explore how rising U.S. private health insurance premiums and declining tax credits will increase costs in the individual market, with rural Americans facing disproportionate challenges in 2025-2026.

Agility Insurance Services Partners with Heartland National Life to Expand Senior Insurance Offerings

Agility Insurance Services partners with Heartland National Life to offer expanded Medicare Supplement and ancillary insurance products, enhancing agent resources and market reach in the U.S. health insurance sector.

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.