The 2026 Medicare home health final rule release is delayed due to the government shutdown. Proposed 9% reimbursement cuts spark industry-wide concern and strategic responses from key providers and advocacy groups.

Open enrollment for Washington Healthplanfinder begins amid uncertainty over expiring enhanced premium tax credits, risking significant premium increases and growing uninsured rates in the state.

Nevada introduces Battle Born State Plans, a public option aiming to reduce ACA marketplace premiums by 15% with support from a new reinsurance program to stabilize insurer markets and expand coverage options.

Minnesota health insurance premiums for 2026 are set to increase significantly due to rising healthcare costs and the expiration of ACA enhanced tax credits, affecting individual and small group markets as open enrollment approaches.

Congressional Budget Office estimates that permanent extension of Obamacare tax credits may increase the U.S. budget deficit by $350 billion over 10 years while boosting health insurance coverage.

The AHA backs legislation to extend Medicare waivers for hospital-at-home programs, aiming to improve care quality and cost efficiency under new healthcare bills reviewed by Congress.

Congress debates extension of ACA tax credits critical to maintaining affordable health insurance premiums as subsidies approach expiration, risking large premium hikes.

ACA insurance premiums may rise 75% in 2026 if enhanced subsidies expire, affecting 22 million enrollees. Congressional decisions ahead of open enrollment are critical.

Healthcare leaders discuss challenges in women's health access, impacts of abortion restrictions, and rising medical misinformation, highlighting the need for enhanced funding and equitable care delivery.

ACA health insurance premiums are set to rise sharply in 2026 as enhanced premium subsidies expire, with insurers citing medical inflation and drug costs. Congressional action is uncertain amid strong public support for subsidy extension.