Congress faces a deadline to extend ACA subsidies that prevent premium hikes for millions, but partisan divisions create uncertainty amid a critical midterm election year.
Medicare Part D's coverage gap, known as the Donut Hole, is eliminated in 2025 with a new three-phase benefit and $2,000 out-of-pocket cap, enhancing cost predictability and managing prescription drug expenses for beneficiaries.
Medicare Part B premiums increase to generate $14 billion in revenue amid rising outpatient and managed care costs, impacting seniors and Medicare Advantage plans.
The Trump administration announces agreements with Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk to lower prices and expand Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs like Wegovy and Zepbound, effective 2026.
The U.S. Senate blocked two ACA subsidy bills; Senator Rand Paul offers market-driven health reforms expanding HSAs and cross-state insurance plans.
Analysis reveals higher administrative and financial burdens for Medicare Advantage enrollees with multiple chronic conditions, highlighting the impact of managed care on treatment complexity.
A coalition of 21 states led by Arizona AG Kris Mayes opposes conditioning ACA premium tax credit extensions on abortion coverage bans, citing state sovereignty and health access concerns.
Congress confronts a critical deadline to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies amid partisan divisions, impacting health insurance markets and regulatory compliance.
Rising cost pressures and demographic shifts fuel intensified disputes between payers and providers over Medicare Advantage contracts, impacting reimbursement and network participation.
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.
