Health insurance premiums in rural America could increase by over $1,300 monthly in 2026 if Biden-era ACA marketplace subsidies expire. This change would impact millions of rural residents, highlighting disparities and market risks ahead of budget negotiations.
ACA health insurance enrollment has doubled due to expanded subsidies, but political deadlock over extending these subsidies threatens 2026 premiums and market stability.
Explore the escalating strain on U.S. emergency rooms due to risk of ACA subsidy expirations and significant Medicaid cuts, impacting healthcare access and costs nationwide.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune offers Democrats a vote on extending ACA premium subsidies during ongoing government shutdown negotiations, emphasizing process over outcome and pushing Department of Defense funding bills.
Commonwealth Fund's Medicare State Scorecard highlights significant disparities in access, affordability, and quality of Medicare care across U.S. states, with Connecticut ranked 12th but 31st in quality metrics.
The CMS released 2026 Medicare Advantage star ratings showing mixed results for major insurers. Star ratings affect bonus payments and rebates, impacting insurer revenues and market strategy.
FirstMedicare Direct will close operations by end of 2025, affecting 6,000 Medicare Advantage members. This exit highlights challenges in the Medicare Advantage insurance market.
Medicare Advantage market pivots from growth-at-any-cost to profitability-first amid CMS regulatory tightening and rising medical costs. Key strategic shifts include operational efficiency, agility in member services, and investment in clinical programs to improve outcomes and reduce total care costs.
Examining claims of fraud in ACA health insurance enrollments reveals regulatory challenges and the need for market vigilance in the U.S. healthcare insurance sector.
Waterlily unveils AI-driven Quote-and-Apply platform to optimize long-term care insurance selection and simplify application processes, enhancing underwriting and policy purchase efficiency.
