Tag: Healthcare Costs

2026 Social Security and Medicare Updates: Benefit Changes and Cost Impact

Key updates on Social Security benefits and Medicare costs for 2026, including COLA increases, enrollment details, tax implications, and program solvency.

KFF Survey Reveals Financial Strain from Expiring ACA Premium Tax Credits

New KFF survey highlights financial challenges for ACA marketplace enrollees amid looming expiration of COVID-era premium tax credits, underscoring bipartisan support for extension amid rising healthcare costs.

Strategies to Manage Medicare Part D Prescription Costs in 2026

Explore key strategies and programs to reduce Medicare Part D prescription medication costs in 2026, including Extra Help, state assistance, generic options, and payment plans.

Michigan Army Veteran Raises $1.5M After Pension Loss and Financial Hardship

Michigan Army veteran Ed Bambas receives over $1.5 million in donations after losing pension and facing financial struggles, securing his retirement and financial future.

ACA Marketplaces Face Premium Hikes as COVID-Era Subsidies Expire

Millions of Americans enrolled in ACA marketplaces face rising premiums as enhanced COVID-era subsidy tax credits are set to expire, challenging affordability and insurance market stability.

Survey Shows ACA Enrollees Face Rising Premiums Amid Uncertain Subsidy Extensions

KFF survey reveals rising health insurance premiums for ACA enrollees amid uncertain future of enhanced premium tax credits set to expire. Broad bipartisan support exists for extension to maintain affordability.

Rising Health Insurance Costs Strain Public School Employees in Fitchburg

Explore the impact of rising health insurance premiums and out-of-pocket costs on public school employees in Fitchburg, highlighting affordability challenges within employee benefits.

ACA Enhanced Subsidies Expiry: Fiscal Impact and Reform Proposals

Enhanced ACA subsidies are ending soon, prompting bipartisan proposals to balance federal costs with urgent reforms on claim denials, narrow networks, and care access.

Rising Premiums Fuel Financial Strain for ACA Marketplace Enrollees Amid Tax Credit Expiration

ACA marketplace enrollees face rising premiums as COVID-era premium tax credits expire, threatening affordability and healthcare access amid Congressional gridlock.

Nationwide Survey Highlights Healthcare Costs as Key Retirement Concern

Nationwide survey reveals rising healthcare costs as a major concern for U.S. workers planning retirement, underscoring gaps in Medicare knowledge and the need for professional financial guidance.