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

The Federal Employees Health Benefits Program will see more than 12% premium increases in 2026 following a 13.5% hike in 2025 amid higher costs from aging workforce, prescription drugs, and hospital consolidation, impacting federal employees' coverage choices.

Explore how IRMAA impacts Medicare premiums for higher-income beneficiaries and its significance for U.S. healthcare insurance and compliance professionals.

Main Street Action launches a multi-state campaign holding lawmakers accountable for voting to increase healthcare costs for small businesses through the 'Big Ugly' healthcare law. The effort targets premium spikes and marketplace instability in IA, WI, and VA.

CMS announces a 9.7% increase in Medicare Part B premiums for 2026, affecting individuals earning $109,000 or less. Updates on oncology drug reimbursement and legal challenges to the CMS 340B drug rebate pilot program highlight shifting dynamics in Medicare regulation and healthcare compliance.

Florida’s property insurance reforms have reduced litigation by 30%, increased insurer accountability, and introduced regulatory plans for AI oversight, driving market stability despite ongoing challenges.

South Carolina faces increased health insurance premiums causing more uninsured residents and higher demand for free clinics offering primary, specialty, and dental care.

Senator Patty Murray calls on Republicans for a clean extension of ACA premium tax credits to prevent soaring health insurance costs affecting millions nationwide.

Older Texans face rising health insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act, highlighting shifts in ACA pricing and market stability in Texas.

Medicare Part B premiums increase 9.2% for 2026 as ACA subsidy expiration looms, impacting 22 million enrollees. CMS proposes cost-sharing reductions and new tools on Medicare.gov to manage rising healthcare costs.