Michigan lawmakers debate extension of enhanced ACA insurance premium subsidies as they negotiate government funding, with millions at risk of premium increases if subsidies expire.
The Protecting Free Vaccines Act mandates free vaccine coverage across private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare to ensure no-cost vaccines recommended by ACIP remain accessible to insured Americans.
Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care but excludes long-term custodial care in nursing homes. Insurance professionals must understand coverage nuances, eligibility, and alternative financing options including Medicaid and long-term care insurance.
Health insurers, led by AHIP, will provide no-cost coverage for all ACIP-recommended vaccines through at least 2026, including updated COVID-19 and flu shots. Johnson County supports access via state and federal vaccine programs.
Rhode Island's health insurance marketplace faces sharp premium increases and enrollment declines after expiration of federal Enhanced Premium Tax Credits. State officials urge congressional action to restore subsidies and maintain affordable coverage.
Insurance premiums in Rhode Island now exceed 25% of the median household income, with Delaware approving ACA premium increases for next year, reflecting rising costs in the regional insurance market.
California health insurance premiums are projected to rise by up to 50% next year, posing affordability challenges and risk of coverage loss for many families. Regulatory and policy measures are critical to address this market instability.
Explore how 14 states and DC use state funds to insure undocumented children and adults amid federal Medicaid and CHIP exclusions, highlighting policy designs and implementation challenges.
California regulators mandate closure of Meritage Health Plan due to solvency failures, prompting reassignment of 11,000 Medicare Advantage members by Oct. 31, 2025. Insurers must ensure continuity of care amid contract terminations.
Explore the factors driving significant health insurance premium and out-of-pocket cost increases in 2026 across employer-sponsored plans, ACA exchanges, Medicare, and Medicaid. Understand how subsidy expirations and policy changes impact affordability and coverage.
