Senate Faces Gridlock Over Extension of Obamacare Premium Subsidies
Senate Democrats push to extend Obamacare premium subsidies, but bipartisan negotiations stall over reforms and abortion funding provisions, leading to likely vote failure.
West Virginia Collaborates to Boost Health Insurance Enrollment on Cover WV Day
West Virginia agencies and health centers unite on December 9 for Cover WV Day to help residents enroll in Medicaid, CHIP, and health insurance marketplace plans before the open enrollment deadline.
Michigan Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Deadline for 2026 Coverage Approaches
Michigan residents must enroll by December 15, 2025 to have 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace coverage start on January 1. Enrollment continues through January 15 with later effective dates.
Employer-Sponsored Insurance Premiums Outpace Wages and Inflation by Threefold Since 1999
Analysis finds employer-sponsored health insurance premiums have risen three times faster than worker wages since 1999, driven largely by hospital price inflation and impacting healthcare affordability and utilization patterns.
ACA Individual Enrollment Slows Amid Uncertainty Over Premium Subsidies
ACA individual health insurance enrollment for 2026 lags last year amid uncertain extension of premium tax credits. Congressional debate over subsidies impacts market dynamics and premiums.
New York Law Mandates No-Cost Follow-Up Lung Cancer Screening Coverage
New York enacts law requiring health insurers to cover follow-up lung cancer screenings without cost-sharing, promoting early detection and reducing financial barriers.
Navigating New Hampshire's Health Insurance Open Enrollment and Tax Subsidy Changes
Explore key insights on New Hampshire's health insurance open enrollment, Marketplace plans, Medicaid support, and the impact of potential changes to premium tax credits for 2024.
U.S. Health Insurance Premiums Outpace Worker Earnings Due to Hospital Cost Increases
U.S. health insurance premiums have surged due to rising hospital costs driven by consolidation and executive incentives. Regulatory price controls and employer plan designs aim to manage escalating premiums.
450,000 Pennsylvanians to Lose Coverage Amid ACA Tax Credit Cuts
About 450,000 Pennsylvanians face loss of health coverage due to ACA tax credit cuts, leading to steep premium increases during open enrollment. Analysis of federal impacts on state insurance affordability.
Impending Expiration of ACA Tax Credits Threatens Coverage and Raises Premiums
ACA tax credits are set to expire December 31, risking doubled premiums and loss of coverage for millions. Bipartisan efforts and industry leaders call for extension to ensure market stability.