Tag: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania's Act 77 Targets PBM Practices Amid Pharmacy Closures

Pennsylvania's Act 77 introduces new regulations on pharmacy benefit managers to address pharmacy closures and improve transparency in drug pricing and reimbursements, impacting 24% of the state's insurance market.

Geisinger Health Plan Named 2026 Best Medicare Advantage Insurer in Pennsylvania

Geisinger Health Plan earns 2026 Best Insurance Company for Medicare Advantage in Pennsylvania, recognized for high-quality coverage and member services based on CMS quality measures.

Pennsylvania Small Businesses Face Rising Health Insurance Premiums Amid Tax Credit Standoff

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 Prepares for Significant 2026 Health Insurance Premium Increases

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.

Pennsylvania ACA Premiums Could Jump 300% Without Subsidy Extension

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 ACA Marketplace Proposes Nearly 19% Health Insurance Premium Increase for 2026

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 Sees Proposed 2026 ACA Premium Hikes Amid Tax Credit Expiry

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

Pennsylvania Health Insurance Premiums Set for Significant Increase in 2026

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 Home Health Agencies Warn of Crisis Amid Aging Population, Staffing Shortages

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 Health Insurance Rates for 2026 Show Average 19% Increase

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.