Small businesses in Pennsylvania face rising health insurance premiums after pandemic-era tax credits lapse amid federal government shutdown negotiations. Impact on affordability and policy outlook.

Pennsylvania Insurance Department launches education tour ahead of 19% average premium hikes in the individual health insurance market for 2026, addressing rising healthcare costs and the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.

Monthly premiums on Pennsylvania's ACA exchange may spike up to 300% if federal enhanced premium tax credits expire, affecting 450,000+ enrollees and market stability.

Pennsylvania health insurers have proposed an average 19% increase in ACA marketplace premiums for 2026. Public feedback is invited by the state Insurance Department ahead of the rate review process.

Pennsylvania insurers propose average 19% premium hikes for 2026 ACA plans as enhanced federal tax credits expire, prompting state review and public comment.

Pennsylvania insurance carriers propose average 19% premium hikes for ACA plans in 2026 amid expiring federal tax credits. State review ongoing; public comment open through Sept. 2.

Pennsylvania’s home health care agencies face staffing shortages and low Medicaid reimbursement rates amid a rising elderly population, prompting calls for increased state funding to sustain vital in-home services.

Pennsylvania's 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small business plans are set to rise significantly, driven by higher healthcare costs and the end of ACA premium tax credits. Public comments are open through September before final approval.

Pennsylvania faces increasing inland flood risks prompting legislative efforts to improve flood risk disclosures, insurance affordability, and flood mitigation amid rising flood insurance claims and recovery challenges.

The new federal tax and spending bill introduces significant Medicaid coverage cuts in Pennsylvania, affecting over 310,000 residents and reshaping eligibility and costs by 2027.