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.
The impending expiration of ACA enhanced premium subsidies threatens to increase health insurance premiums significantly and reduce enrollment, impacting millions of Americans and the insurance marketplace.
Delaware's ACA marketplace shows proposed premium hikes exceeding 30% for 2026, driven by rising healthcare costs and uncertain federal subsidies. Insurer filings and state data reveal impacts on affordability and regulatory efforts.
SCAN Group launches a multi-media campaign exposing systemic problems in Medicare Advantage insurance, focusing on coverage gaps, patient access issues, and the impact on healthcare costs during Medicare enrollment.
Pennsylvania Insurance Department launches education tour ahead of 19% average premium hikes in the individual health insurance market for 2026, addressing rising healthcare costs and the expiration of Enhanced Premium Tax Credits.
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.
Health insurance premiums in the US are rising rapidly due to increased healthcare costs and policy changes, impacting affordability and coverage stability.
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.
Medicare Advantage plans face a 29-point drop in member satisfaction driven by rising medical costs and digital engagement challenges, reports J.D. Power. Rising expenses and regulatory scrutiny pressure insurers to improve service and transparency.
The Congressional Budget Office warns the new tax and spending law may trigger nearly $500 billion in Medicare cuts over 10 years via S-PAYGO sequestration, impacting providers, rural hospitals, and Medicare Advantage plans.
