Maine faces proposed health insurance rate increases up to 32% in 2026 driven by rising drug costs, limited competition, Medicaid changes, and expiring premium tax credits.
New federal rules and tax law changes reduce subsidies and tighten enrollment in ACA marketplaces, risking higher premiums and lower enrollment, especially among lawfully present immigrants. States challenge these barriers.
Nevada and Colorado announce notable health insurance premium hikes for individual and small group markets in 2026, driven by federal tax changes and new state programs like Nevada's Battle Born State Plans.
Explore the structural challenges of employer-sponsored health insurance in the U.S. through Venus Williams' case, highlighting disparities, labor market impacts, and policy implications.
Major U.S. health insurers face rising medical costs driven by specialty drug spending and upcoding, impacting earnings and Medicaid, ACA market dynamics in 2025.
New federal law cuts $911B from Medicaid and ACA, increasing uninsured rates and insurance premiums. State budgets and hospitals face rising uncompensated care costs.
Major ACA Marketplace changes from 2025-2027 will reduce federal spending, tighten premium tax credit repayments, and broaden eligibility for subsidies and coverage.
Explore the latest developments in Medicare for 2025 including UnitedHealthcare's market exits, anticipated drug price increases, new rural hospital funding legislation, and changes to Medicare Savings Programs affecting coverage and costs.
The AMA report reveals high market concentration among pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), vertical integration with insurers, and calls for increased transparency and regulatory reforms to control drug prices and enhance competition.
The FBI warns about scammers selling worthless health discount plans disguised as insurance. Learn how to identify legitimate health insurance and avoid fraud.
