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Rep. David Valadao voted to keep health insurance credits but cut Medicaid. Why?
Will Rep. David Valadao’s health care votes help or hurt his re-election chances?
Final day to select ACA health plans in Texas
Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan, but lawmakers continue to debate how to address federal subsidies.
Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health-savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.
Trump unveils health care affordability plan
President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm el…
Trump unveils health care plan aimed at lowering costs
President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing pricing transparency. He also vowed to hold big insurance companies accountable.
President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People
President Donald J. Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums,
How much do you pay for health insurance? The Tribune wants to know.
From Medicaid to employer-sponsored health insurance, more than 92% of Utahns have some sort of coverage. The Salt Lake Tribune wants to hear from you about your health insurance.
“Crushing” healthcare choice: College for one child or insulin for another
A mother in rural Georgia is among millions facing a health insurance crisis as Obamacare subsidies expire, costs skyrocket and Republicans oppose extensions.
Temporary health insurance resolution for 6000+ FUSD retirees
Over 6,000 Fresno Unified retirees have gone without in-network healthcare coverage since the start of the year as negotiations stalled between Community Medical Centers and insurance company Aetna.
Retired Georgia couple hit with $39,000 health insurance bill after ACA subsidies end
Barbara Brockway and Matt Padula's monthly insurance premiums have doubled after the lapse of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Business Moves: ALKEME Expands in US With Addition of 5 Agencies
Brokerage ALKEME Insurance said it has acquired five agencies over the last quarter to enhance its property/casualty offerings while expanding its
HSBC Is Said to Consider Selling Singapore Insurance Business
HSBC Holdings Plc is exploring options for its insurance unit in Singapore, including a sale, people familiar with the matter said, following other business revamps globally under Chief Executive Officer Georges Elhedery.
Malvern Council Adopts New City Camping Fees, Introduces Ordinance for Downtown Entertainment District
The Malvern City Council met for their first regular monthly meeting of 2026 on Monday night, approving ordinances for camping regulations and city insurance purchases, tabling discussion on the city's
As enhanced ACA subsidies lapse, millions poised to drop health insurance
About 1.5 million people have dropped their Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage, federal data shows. The decline comes as premium subsidies lapsed.
Daniel Perez warns of tough choices in 2026 as House braces for tax, insurance, drug-cost battles
‘But difficult doesn’t mean impossible, and hard isn’t an excuse for cowardice.’
Fewer Americans sign up for Affordable Care Act health insurance as costs spike
Fewer Americans are signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year
Why Hims & Hers Health (HIMS) Is Down 6.8% After Amazon Pharmacy Adds Wegovy Weight-Loss Pill
In recent days, Amazon Pharmacy announced it would begin offering Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy once-daily weight-loss pill through both insurance and cash-pay channels, including future availability via its pharmacy kiosks. This move directly targets the fast-growing weight management segment where Hims & Hers Health participates, raising fresh questions about how differentiated and resilient its broader telehealth platform and recurring-care model really are beyond GLP-1 offerings. We’ll now...
Illinois extends health insurance marketplace enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
Mount Greylock Schools Bracing for Another Big Health Insurance Hit
WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Like municipal entities across the county, the Mount Greylock Regional School District is bracing for another year of steep increases in health insurance...
WA fines another insurer for violating mental health rules
A string of big insurance companies have been fined in Washington for not following laws around providing mental health coverage.
For 80 years, Republicans have blocked us from fixing our health care system
Harry Truman’s plan would have covered medical, hospital and nursing care for everyone, and created a federal health insurance agency to pay the costs of care.
Marrying for health insurance? The ACA cost crisis forces some drastic choices
While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies , many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.
Christine O'Brien, UnitedHealthcare CEO for La.-Miss., wants to lower insurance costs. Here's how
At a time when health insurers are under fire for raising premiums and rejecting claims while health care costs continue to rise, Christine O'Brien is trying to grow UnitedHealthcare's book of commercial business in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Immigrant families are shying away from medical care. A new court decision could worsen fears.
Clinics across Massachusetts report rising no-shows, delayed care, and fear-driven disenrollment from insurance programs.
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans.
Anthropic Adds Features for Doctors, Patients in Health Care Push
Anthropic is making it easier for patients and clinicians to use its artificial intelligence chatbot to access medical information, part of a broader push into the lucrative health care sector. The San Francisco-based company on Sunday said that its Claude product is launching a new health care offering that is compliant with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, or HIPAA, and can be used by hospitals, medical providers and consumers to field protected health data. Anthropic h
Richard Codey, Long-Serving New Jersey Politician, Dies at 79
He was the longest serving legislator in New Jersey, while also running an insurance company and funeral home and coaching youth basketball.
Letter to the Editor: An affordable option for health and accident insurance
In response to David Williams’s article on rising health insurance and care costs, I wanted to share information about an affordable supplemental health and accident insurance option that has helped me personally: Family Heritage. Family...
Tennessee Health Insurance premiums soar in 2026; what options residents have?
Health insurance premiums for the most popular health plans in the state of Tennessee are rising 39% in 2026, the 4th largest increase in the US.As we look ahea
As health insurance costs go up, El Paso families make tough choices
Texans are seeing insurance premiums rise as health care services become more expensive.
Overcoming Obstacles to HIV Prevention
By Carole Tanzer Miller HealthDay ReporterSUNDAY, Jan. 11, 2026 (HealthDay News) — Though an antiretroviral medication called PrEP provides near-perfect protection against HIV, patients must often surmount hurdles to obtain it. From medical stigma to insurance denials and doctors who are unfamiliar ...
PAID POST: 2025 Marked Real Mental Health Progress in Connecticut. But Access Gaps Are Still Widening.
After a landmark year for Connecticut mental health reform, families still report widespread insurance and access barriers. New data highlights the urgent need for parity enforcement and stronger networks.
Quick Tip: How to beat rising health insurance costs
A new report from Value Penguin by LendingTree shows Illinois health insurance premiums are up 11% this year.
Trump’s plan to strong-arm insurers into lower prices is met with skepticism
There are reasons to be skeptical that voluntary cuts by insurance companies could bring significant, lasting health care savings for Americans.
Journalists Update Listeners on Expiration of Insurance Subsidies and New Rural Health Funding
KFF Health News journalists made the rounds on local and regional media recently to discuss topical stories. Here’s a collection of their appearances.
US House Backs Extension of Health Insurance Subsidies After Dems Force Vote
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House approved a bipartisan bill Thursday to resurrect the enhanced tax credits that expired at the end of last year for people who purchase their health insurance from the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The 230-196 vote sends the legislation to the Senate, where Republican leadership is unlikely to put it on […]
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
Personnel note: Chuck Bonfiglio installed as Florida Realtors President
'Taxes, insurance, and affordability remain at the forefront, and we’re tracking them closely.'
House passes health subsidy renewal in win for Democrats
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday passed Democratic-backed legislation that would restore expired health insurance subsidies.
How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies
Thursday's vote comes after the plussed-up Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expired at the end of 2025, escalating out-of-pocket costs.
Healey shares plan to limit health insurance cost increases for Massachusetts residents
Heart health in the new year and how Tria Health can help
Those covered under a Marquette medical insurance plan have access to Tria Health’s condition management program, which can support heart health.
Mass General Brigham to acquire insurer Fallon Health
Massachusetts' insurance landscape is consolidating amid challenging financial times.
Mass. will spend $250M to lower health insurance bills after federal subsidies expired
Gov. Maura Healey said Thursday that she’ll tap a special state trust fund to help about 270,000 residents whose costs are soaring because Congress failed to renew a chunk of federal subsidies before they expired at the end of last year.
CT set aside $120 million to help cover residents’ health insurance costs. How to get help
Unlike 26 million Americans across the country who saw their healthcare subsidies cut off on New Year’s Day, Connecticut residents can still sign up for state-paid subsidies for at least thre…
Access Health CT urges residents to enroll as deadline extended
State officials are urging people to take advantage of health insurance subsidies before the enrollment period closes at the end of the month. Access Health Connecticut Executive Director James Michel also suggested people contact a broker, even if they selected a plan last year, to see if they qualify for enough help to afford a better plan. “We’re going to…
HMSA plans merger with Hawaii Pacific Health hospitals
Insurance giant HMSA and Hawaii Pacific Health, which owns several major hospitals, have agreed to join forces in one of the biggest mergers in Hawaii history.
Trump says he will meet with health insurers 'in a few days'
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would meet with representatives from every health insurance company soon, after saying last month that he wanted to talk to them about lowering their prices.
Trump Says He Will Meet With Health Insurers 'In a Few Days'
WASHINGTON, Jan 6 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would meet with representatives from every health insurance company soon, after saying last month that he wanted to talk to them about lowering their prices. "I'm going to meet with them in a few days, I'm meeting ...
House GOP summons health insurers to Capitol Hill as Obamacare battle escalates
Health insurance companies face Capitol Hill hearings as Americans struggle with rising healthcare costs.
Zurich + Players Health offer injury insurance for NIL era of college sports
In a new era for college sports, Zurich North America and Players Health, a leading provider of athlete safety and insurance solutions, have teamed up to introduce a first-of-its-kind Critical Injury Protection Insurance solution for colleges, universities, collectives and their student athletes who receive name, image and likeness (NIL) payments. The new insurance protects these institutions' financial investments in top student-athletes in the event the athlete suffers a season-disrupting inju
Leaders announce education campaign on affordable health insurance
The multimedia campaign recommends people check a box on their state income tax form. That will start a process to determine whether people are eligible for free or low-cost health insurance. The campaign comes after Affordable Care Act tax credits expired on Jan. 1.
Video Health insurance premiums set to soar as ACA subsidies expire
Millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see their premiums double or triple after subsidies end, Kaiser Family Foundation correspondent Julia Appleby explains.
Oklahoma lawmakers eye $223M federal funding to reshape rural health care
The one-time investment comes as state leaders warn of shrinking revenues, Medicaid pressures and rising insurance costs.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
Access Health CT extends insurance enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
According to Access Health CT website, customers can enroll Jan. 31 in coverage that begins Feb. 1.
Trump’s lies and policies make health care less affordable
Millions will lose insurance as a result of the congressional rollback, leaving people stranded between financial ruin.
Thousands in CT face higher health insurance costs under ACA in 2026
A $70 million state contribution will help minimize cost increases, but residents will still see significant hikes.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Hochul: Average health insurance premiums up 38% after ACA subsidies expire
The governor said about 140,000 New Yorkers will face steep health care costs as early as this week.
Health subsidies expire, triggering steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight
Travelers completes $2.4B sale of Canadian insurance businesses
The insurer said it expects to use net proceeds for share repurchases and to support operations and other corporate purposes.
End of ACA subsidies forces tough health insurance choices for Georgians
The NFL comeback for Colts quarterback and dad of 10 Philip Rivers extended his health insurance for 5 years. Here's how his plan compares to yours.
Returning to the Colts didn't just mean another hefty paycheck for Philip Rivers. It meant access to a strong health plan for another five years.
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
The change hurts Americans who don’t get employer health insurance or qualify for Medicaid/Medicare.
Opinion | A.C.A. Subsidies Have Expired. How Are You Affording Health Care?
Tell us how you’re managing increases to your health care insurance costs.
Pennsylvania business owner says her health insurance more than tripled after ACA premiums jumped
Higher health insurance premiums leave 1M Georgians with hard choices
“My rate went up 620%, more than seven times what I paid in 2025.”
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Cook County fears health care crisis as insurance premiums rise and ACA subsidies expire
US health insurance costs to rise by 114% for millions as subsidies expire
More than 20 million people in the United States will face sharply higher health insurance costs as of January 1 after enhanced tax credits that helped enrollees in the Affordable Care Act afford coverage…
2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans as subsidies expire for millions of Americans
Federal employees file complaint against Trump administration's ban on gender-affirming care
The Trump administration faces a legal complaint from government employees over a new policy eliminating coverage for gender-affirming care in federal health insurance programs
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight
Think 2025 Was a Big Year for Health News? Fasten Your Seat Belts
Raging measles cases, questions about drug approvals and spiking insurance premiums lie ahead.
Dozens of new Louisiana laws go into effect at the start of 2026. Here's the list.
At least 21 laws begin on New Year’s Day, including many that change insurance rules and make changes to the tax code.
‘A state of crisis’: record number of Americans are pessimistic about US healthcare system
Costs, insurance delays and difficult-to-obtain mental health treatment plague the US health system
Tricare After Active Duty: What Actually Happens to Your Health Insurance
Many service members don't sort out their civilian health insurance until they're already out and scrambling. The confusion costs money and creates gaps in coverage that leave families exposed.
Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans
Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.
Farmers are about to pay a lot more for health insurance
Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.
Polk County Health Department to stop billing private insurance Jan. 1
Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance, a move officials say helps focus care on uninsured and underinsured patients.
Mamdani Takes Health Fund Audit 'Seriously' as Insolvency Reverberates
The audit from Comptroller Brad Lander, concluding the joint union-City Hall insurance fund owes billions of dollars to the city, is applauded by fiscal watchdogs and advocates who have long decried deals they say ripped off retirees and taxpayers.
Mountain Brook business license renewals due Jan. 31
Businesses operating in Mountain Brook must renew their annual license by Jan. 31, 2026. A later deadline of March 1 applies to insurance companies.
The New Year health-insurance shock facing millions of Americans
Four charts show the effects of expiring subsidies
Some states move to pick up the tab as Obamacare subsidies lapse
States are scrambling to limit health insurance premium hikes as Obamacare subsidies are about to expire, with millions facing higher health care costs.
Audit of the Financial and Operating Practices of the Joint Health Insurance Stabilization Fund
To the Residents of the City of New York, My office has audited the Health Insurance Stabilization Fund (HISF) to determine the Fund’s financial condition, whether the Fund was used for its intended purpose(s), and whether expenditures were reasonable, appropriate, adequately supported, and properly authorized. The audit found that HISF...
Why Americans are facing rising health insurance costs
Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums.
Health insurance enrollment on Colorado’s marketplace running even with last year, even with subsidies slated to expire
Health insurance enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state-run marketplace, is running nearly even with last year, even with federal subsidies slated to expire in January. As of Dec. 23, 256,422 Coloradans had enrolled...
Health insurance enrollment on Colorado’s marketplace running even with last year, even with subsidies slated to expire
Health insurance enrollment on Connect for Health Colorado, the state-run marketplace, is running nearly even with last year, even with federal subsidies slated to expire in January. As of Dec. 23, 256,422 Coloradans had enrolled...
What Health Care Consumers Need to Know About ACA Marketplace Coverage for 2026 - State of Delaware News
Dover, DE (December 30, 2025) —Time is running out – enroll for 2026 now. January 15 is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Individuals who don’t act by Jan. 15, 2026, may not get coverage for 2026 unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period based on circumstances such […]
Health insurance 2026: What Michigan residents need to know about expiring ACA credits
Survey shows 25% of people may go uninsured rather than pay doubled premiums when enhanced subsidies expire, with enrollment deadline approaching.
It’s time to fish or cut bait on Maine’s health care crisis
Next November, we need to hire representatives who are willing to sit down with those they disagree with and craft real solutions.
It’s time to fish or cut bait on Maine’s health care crisis
Next November, we need to hire representatives who are willing to sit down with those they disagree with and craft real solutions.
Health insurance costs spike for businesses, workers after pandemic
New data shows employer-sponsored health insurance costs in California jumped sharply from 2022 to 2025, rising twice as fast as inflation while shifting more costs onto workers and employers.
These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.
These small business owners will become uninsured after key ACA subsidies expire
When patients come to Eric Frankenfeld’s chiropractic practice with insurance woes, his wife, Lisa, the office manager, tells them not to worry because she’ll work with them to keep care affordable.