Tag: Health insurance

How IRS Filing Status Affects Medicare Part B and D Premiums

Explore how IRS tax filing status influences Medicare Part B and D premiums through IRMAA income thresholds and strategies to optimize Medicare costs.

HHS AI Strategy Launches as Senate Prepares ACA Premium Credit Vote

HHS unveils AI strategy to boost healthcare efficiency and innovation as Senate sets vote on ACA premium tax credit extension, impacting insurance market stability and chronic care models.

Uncertainty Looms Over ACA Subsidy Extensions Amid Rising Premiums

As ACA premium subsidies near expiration, uncertainty grows over potential policy changes amid rising health insurance costs and negotiations in Washington.

FEHB Health Insurance Rates to Rise 12.3% in 2026, Prompting Plan Reviews

FEHB health insurance premiums will increase 12.3% in 2026, encouraging federal employees and veterans to review open enrollment options carefully to manage rising costs.

Federal SNAP Funding Delays and Obamacare Subsidy Uncertainty Impact Millions

Federal contingency funds support partial SNAP benefits amid state delays; Obamacare subsidy extension talks unfold amid government shutdown, impacting millions of enrollees.

Senate Democrats Propose Reversing Medicaid Cuts and Extending ACA Subsidies Amid Funding Standoff

Senate Democrats propose restoring Medicaid funding and extending ACA subsidies to prevent a government shutdown as Congress faces a critical October 1 funding deadline. Explore implications for U.S. health insurance and federal budget policy.