Tag: policy reform

Senate Hearing Explores Reforms to ACA Marketplace Affordability

Senate HELP Committee hearing highlights bipartisan efforts to reform ACA marketplace affordability with focus on premium tax credits, income caps, and subsidy eligibility.

Senate Faces Deadline on Bipartisan Obamacare Subsidy Extension Amid Stalled Talks

The Senate nears a key vote to extend expiring Obamacare subsidies with bipartisan talks stalled. Explore proposals and implications for ACA insurance markets.

Steep 2026 Employer Health Insurance Cost Hikes Demand Three-Part Reform Plan

Projected 2026 employer health insurance cost increases require a three-part reform including capping out-of-pocket expenses, uniform provider pricing, and hospital budgeting to improve affordability and efficiency in the U.S. health care system.

Senator Rand Paul Proposes Health Insurance Market Reforms with Cross-State Co-ops and Universal HSAs

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul introduces a plan to reform individual health insurance by legalizing cross-state co-ops and expanding Health Savings Accounts, aiming to reduce premiums and eliminate subsidies.

US Health Subsidy Reform: Targeting Fraud and Eligibility Verification

The One, Big, Beautiful Bill implements reforms to curb fraud in Obamacare subsidies and Medicaid, restricting illegal immigrant access and enhancing subsidy eligibility verification to protect taxpayer funds.

Vermont Enacts Landmark Laws to Control Hospital Drug Pricing and Reform Health Care Payments

Vermont passes laws capping hospital outpatient drug prices and implementing reference-based pricing to reduce health care costs and insurance premiums.

Louisiana House Rejects Tax Credit Bill for Low-Income Homeowners Facing Insurance Hikes

Louisiana House narrowly defeats Senate Bill 235 proposing tax credits to assist low-income homeowners with rising insurance premiums amid ongoing market challenges and calls for stronger industry oversight.