ACA Marketplace Health Insurance Premiums Set for Double-Digit Increases in 2026
ACA health insurance premiums face significant hikes in 2026 due to rising healthcare costs and expiration of federal subsidies, impacting millions of enrollees.
Rising U.S. Health Care Costs Drive Interest in Samaritan Ministries Alternative
U.S. health care costs continue to outpace economic growth, prompting increased interest in alternative models like Samaritan Ministries health care sharing, offering flexibility and cost savings amid rising insurance premiums.
Tennessee Faces 15% ACA Premium Increase in 2026 Amid Tax Credit Expiration
Tennessee's ACA health insurance premiums are set to rise by 15% in 2026 due to expiring tax credits and rising medical costs. Learn about the regulatory changes and impact on employer-sponsored insurance.
Elevance Lowers 2024 Guidance Amid Rising Medical Utilization and Regulatory Headwinds
Elevance Health lowers 2024 earnings guidance due to rising medical utilization, Medicaid eligibility checks resuming, and regulatory challenges impacting Medicaid and ACA programs.
Medicare Advantage Overpayments Fund Non-Medical Perks, Costing Taxpayers $1.2 Trillion
Medicare Advantage overpayments have increased sharply, funding non-medical perks like golf fees and ski passes, leading to projected taxpayer costs of $1.2 trillion over the next decade.
ACA Preventive Care Coverage Gaps Highlighted by Patient Billing Dispute
An Illinois patient faced unexpected medical bills due to insurance coverage distinctions between preventive and diagnostic services under the Affordable Care Act, highlighting industry and regulatory challenges in patient cost-sharing and billing transparency.
Strategies to Reduce Medicare Out-of-Pocket Costs and Improve Care Access
Explore effective strategies for Medicare beneficiaries to reduce out-of-pocket healthcare costs, optimize insurance plans, and navigate coverage challenges in 2025.
Connecticut Leads U.S. in Small Business Health Insurance Decline Since 2009
Connecticut has seen the largest decline in small business health insurance coverage since 2009, driven by rising healthcare costs and insurer market exits. Learn key trends affecting Northeast states and market implications.
Long-Term Care Costs Rise: Planning Essential for Financial Protection
Rising long-term care costs in the U.S. highlight the need for insurance planning. Understand caregiving challenges, insurance options, and cost benchmarks to protect your financial future.
Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission Faces $240M Funding Gap
Massachusetts Group Insurance Commission seeks $240M to cover health claims deficit driven by rising provider prices and prescription drug utilization, including GLP-1 medications.