Tag: healthcare policy

ACA Subsidy Expiration to Drive Up Health Insurance Costs in 2026

The expiration of COVID-era ACA tax credits in 2026 will increase health insurance premiums and deductibles, leading to significant financial challenges for U.S. consumers and shifts in the insurance market.

Expiration of ACA Subsidies Drives Insurance Premium Surges and Coverage Losses in 2026

Expiration of ACA COVID-era subsidies in 2026 leads to higher premiums, coverage downgrades, and increased uninsured rates, impacting U.S. health insurance affordability and market stability.

US Federal Updates: HUD CoC Funding Changes, Senate Health Bills, DOJ Title VI Rule, CMS 2026 Eligibility

Latest US federal policy updates on HUD Continuum of Care funding, Senate health bills on premium tax credits, DOJ changes to Title VI enforcement, and CMS 2026 eligibility standards affecting older adults.

Senate Divided on Extending Obamacare Subsidies with Bipartisan Republican Support

Senate votes highlight divisions over extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, with bipartisan Republican support signaling concern over health coverage affordability. The competing bills contrast direct subsidy extensions versus government-funded health savings accounts.

ACA Premium Subsidies Expiry Sparks Uncertainty Ahead of 2026 Enrollment

ACA premium subsidies are set to expire at year end, risking sharp insurance cost increases for 24 million enrollees. Senate fails to reach compromise on subsidy extensions or alternatives.

Medicare Excludes Coverage for High-Cost Obesity Drugs Under CMS Policy

The Trump administration's CMS decision excludes costly obesity treatments from Medicare coverage, highlighting challenges in drug pricing and healthcare policy reforms.

Dr. Oz's Leadership at CMS Gains Positive Attention Among Policymakers

Dr. Oz's tenure at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has drawn positive reviews, highlighting changes in Medicare and Medicaid policy management.

Senate Stalemate Threatens ACA Subsidies, Raising Premiums for Millions in 2025

U.S. Senate fails to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, risking premium spikes for 24 million Americans in 2025. Learn about the market impact and policy outlook.

House Republicans Propose Health Care Cost Plan Excluding ACA Subsidy Extension

House Republicans release a health care cost plan focusing on association health plans and drug pricing transparency, excluding an extension of ACA subsidies amid party divisions.

Bipartisan Push in Congress to Extend ACA Subsidies Ahead of Expiration

Republican and Democratic lawmakers diverge on extending Affordable Care Act subsidies, facing a December deadline amid concerns over rising health insurance premiums and 2026 election impacts.