Tag: health insurance

Federal Court Blocks Key ACA Exchange Rule Changes; Administration Appeals

A federal court blocks key provisions of the CMS Marketplace Integrity and Affordability rule affecting ACA exchanges, prompting an appeal from the Trump administration. Changes impact health plan design, enrollment rules, and taxpayer costs.

State Regulators Warn of Up to 55.3% Insurance Rate Hikes Amid Federal Tax Credit Expiration

State insurance regulators warn of up to 55.3% rate increases as federal tax credits end, leading to higher consumer insurance costs.

Boeing Workers Lose Health Insurance Amid Ongoing Strike and Contract Stalemate

Boeing workers face loss of health insurance after five weeks on strike, with contract negotiations delayed. The labor dispute highlights key issues in aerospace worker benefits and pay structures.

ACA Premiums to Spike 18% in 2026 Amid Policy Shifts and Rising Costs

ACA insurance premiums are set to increase by a median 18% in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs and legislative changes, with potential coverage losses and affordability challenges ahead.

Federal Judge Blocks Key Provisions of New ACA Marketplace Rule

A federal judge blocks major provisions of CMS's new ACA Marketplace rule, pausing stricter eligibility checks and subsidy limits that affect coverage for 1.8 million people.

US Health Insurance Premiums Surge Amid Rising Healthcare Costs

Health insurance premiums in the US are rising rapidly due to increased healthcare costs and policy changes, impacting affordability and coverage stability.

Pharmaceutical Import Tariffs Impact Small Group Health Insurance Premiums

Pharmaceutical import tariffs are driving up health insurance premiums in the ACA small group market, as insurers anticipate higher drug costs and incorporate these risks into rate filings. This impacts employer health benefits and premium affordability.

AM Best Lowers U.S. Health Insurance Outlook to Negative Amid Rising Costs

AM Best revises U.S. health insurance sector outlook to negative due to higher medical utilization, rising costs, and regulatory challenges impacting Medicare, Medicaid, commercial, and ACA markets through 2025.

Federal Court Halts Key CMS ACA Enrollment Rule Ahead of Implementation

Federal court temporarily blocks key CMS rule on ACA health insurance exchange enrollment and eligibility pending further legal review, creating regulatory uncertainty.

2026 Health Insurance Costs to Rise Due to Expensive Therapies and Market Shifts

Health insurance premiums are set to increase significantly in 2026 due to growing medical claims, costly new therapies, and reduced government support in the individual marketplace. Employer plans may also shift more costs to employees.