Tag: Healthcare Costs

KFF Survey: ACA Marketplace Enrollees Face Premium Hikes Amid Expiring COVID-era Subsidies

KFF survey reveals ACA marketplace enrollees face significant premium increases as COVID-era subsidy extensions remain uncertain, impacting health insurance affordability across political lines.

Medicare Costs Increase for 2026: Higher Premiums, Deductibles, and Coinsurance

Medicare costs including Part B premiums, Part A deductible, and coinsurance rates rise in 2026, impacting retiree budgets and Social Security benefits.

Analysis: U.S. Healthcare Spending and Policy Challenges Amid Government Shutdown

Detailed analysis of the U.S. government shutdown impact on Obamacare subsidies, rising healthcare costs, and policy options like Health Savings Accounts and health-sharing plans.

Bipartisan Path Needed to Extend and Reform ACA COVID-Era Subsidies

Analysis of the expiration of enhanced ACA subsidies and bipartisan efforts to extend and reform federal health insurance benefits amid rising premiums and market challenges.

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz Visits Hudson Valley to Address Medicare, Medicaid Challenges

CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz visits Hudson Valley, NY, for discussions on strengthening Medicare and Medicaid, addressing workforce shortages, and improving healthcare access and affordability.

Managing Medicare Part D Prescription Costs: Programs and Strategies for 2026

Explore key programs and strategies to reduce Medicare Part D prescription drug costs in 2026, including federal subsidies, state assistance, generics, and payment plans for optimized coverage.

Understanding IRMAA: Key Medicare Income-Related Adjustment for Seniors

Learn about IRMAA, the Income Related Monthly Adjustment Amount affecting Medicare premiums for seniors with higher incomes. Understand its impact on Medicare costs.

Understanding U.S. Healthcare Billing Complexities and Insurance Impacts

Explore the complexities of healthcare billing, Medicare's role, insurance costs, and the implications for patients in the U.S. healthcare system.

ALS Progression Highlights Insurance Gaps and Caregiving Burdens in Bryan County Family

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis diagnosis highlights critical insurance and caregiving challenges faced by a Bryan County family, emphasizing gaps in life insurance and Social Security coverage for public service employees.

2026 Social Security COLA Rises 2.8% Amid Record Medicare Premium Increase

Social Security announces a 2.8% COLA increase for 2026, offset by a significant rise in Medicare Part B premiums, impacting net benefit gains for seniors.