Consumer News Health Insurance Costs May Increase Slightly Next Year

Medicare costs: 3 key changes in 2026

Here is what medical experts want everyone to know during the open enrollment period about changes to Medicare in 2026. Read More

Your health insurance through work could face higher premiums next year

Experts say there’s no single, across-the-board increase ... may slow slightly in 2026 as fewer people are expected to have health insurance, but costs will likely keep rising faster than the overall ... Read More

Get ready for higher health insurance premiums next year

Employers say they are facing the biggest increase in health costs in more than a decade — almost 9% on average. Workers should carefully weigh various plans. Read More

Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. Read More

Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise More Than 80% Next Year

The imminent expiration of COVID-era health care subsidies could see the insurance premium costs soar for millions of Americans. Read More

KPBS wants to know: How would rising health insurance costs affect you?

As Congress debates extending federal tax credits, nearly 146,000 San Diegans may face steep health insurance hikes. Have you received a notice from Covered California? KPBS wants to hear how rising ... Read More

Many Oregonians, small businesses face higher premiums next year

Across the individual market — where roughly 126,000 Oregonians buy plans through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, commonly known as Obamacare — insurers will raise premiums next year by nearly ... Read More

Seniors face more expensive health insurance in 2026

Medicare Part B premiums are expected to jump next year, outpacing cost-of-living adjustments for Social Security. Rising healthcare costs, expanded drug coverage, and demographic pressures are ... Read More

Alaskans face massive health insurance cost increases unless Congress acts before year end

More than 25,000 Alaskans who buy health insurance through the federal marketplace will face massive and possibly unaffordable cost increases if federal subsidies expire at the end of the year. “I do ... Read More