Why your health insurance copays, deductibles and premiums will probably surge next year

Some 59% of employers intend to make cost-cutting changes to their health insurance plans next year, up from 44% in 2024, Mercer found. These measures generally involve requiring employees to pay more ... Read More

Families on Obamacare brace for higher health care premiums next year

Tax credits made ACA plans affordable for middle-class families. They're set to expire at the end of this year. Read More

Your health insurance costs are rising at the highest level since 2010. Here's why.

Working-age Americans who get health insurance through their job will see largest health insurance rate hikes since 2010. Read More

Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer

Some 154 million people in the United States get health care through their employer — and for many, their costs are about to go way up. Read More

What specific changes can those of us on Medicare Advantage Plan HMOs or PPOs expect for 2026?

You wrote last week that many Medicare Advantage Plans are going to have "significant changes" in 2026. I moved to another company in 2025 because the one I had previously went to a $585 deductible on ... Read More

Health care costs soaring

Some 154 million people get health insurance through their employer — and many could see their paycheck deductions surge next year. Some will likely also see co-pays and other out-of-pocket costs rise ... Read More

Millions face skyrocketing health insurance costs unless Congress extends subsidies

There's bipartisan support in Congress for extending tax credits that have made health insurance more affordable for millions of people since the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More

Mark Cuban Slams Health Insurance 'Scam,' Says High Deductibles Make Coverage Useless And Directly Paying Doctors Could Be Cheaper

Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban is aiming for America's health insurance industry, warning that high deductibles are leaving millions of people effectively uninsured despite paying monthly ... Read More

Why Losing Your Health Insurance Is a Health Risk in Itself

The recently passed federal budget bill that includes significant Medicaid cuts is projected to leave millions uninsured over the next decade. An additional 4.2 million Affordable Care Act enrollees ... Read More

Will the State Pay for My Medicare Premium?

For many individuals, state-run assistance programs can help cover certain Medicare costs, including premiums. Eligibility criteria vary, but your monthly income and resource level are two important ... Read More

What to Look for in a Good Medicare Dental Plan

If you're new to the world of Medicare, you'll soon discover that original Medicare (Part A and Part B) doesn't cover most routine dental care. Nor do many Medigap plans, though some may. Read More