Learn how to avoid lifetime Medicare Part D penalties by timely enrollment, understanding creditable coverage, and utilizing Extra Help financial assistance programs.

Humana's legal loss against CMS over Medicare Advantage star ratings underscores structural regulatory risks reshaping insurer margins and strategies in the U.S. Medicare Advantage market.

A detailed debate on the proposal for a U.S. government health insurance plan competing with private insurers, highlighting key perspectives from experts Jacob Hacker and David Goldhill.

Kentucky's 2023 legislation enhances insurance innovation, consumer protections, and financial sector regulations, including expanded insurance sandboxes and improved health and automobile insurance standards.

Elevance Health lowers 2024 earnings guidance due to rising medical utilization, Medicaid eligibility checks resuming, and regulatory challenges impacting Medicaid and ACA programs.

Arkansas insurers propose a 26.2% average hike for individual plans and 7.9% for small group plans in 2026, driven by federal policy shifts and state regulations. The Arkansas Insurance Department will review these requests for compliance with ACA standards.

ACA Marketplace premiums are set to rise sharply in 2026 due to federal subsidy cuts, risking coverage losses and market instability. Key states face increases up to 66%.

Elevance Health lowers its 2025 profit outlook due to higher ACA and Medicaid costs driven by sicker patients and increased care utilization, reflecting an industry-wide trend. Analysts anticipate persistent insurer losses before improvement in 2026.

Explore how potential health insurance losses are affecting credit scores among low-income Americans and the resulting implications for insurance industry compliance and market strategies.

Colorado health insurers propose average 28.4% premium increases for 2025, driven by new state tax law impacts and market pressures. Western Slope sees hikes above 38%.