Health Insurance News Health Insurance Price Data It’s Out There, But It’s Not For The Faint Of Heart

What to know as the annual sign-up window for health insurance arrives

Higher prices, less help and a government shutdown hang over health insurance markets as shoppers start looking for coverage this week ... Read More

Health insurance prices are about to skyrocket for thousands of Mass. residents. Here’s what you need to know

In Massachusetts, the federal government spends $1.5 billion annually to subsidize health coverage for residents. At the end of the year, $425 million of those federal subsidies will evaporate — ... Read More

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

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Read More

Why are my health insurance premiums going up so much?

For the roughly half of Americans who get insurance through their work, premiums are set to grow by another 6 percent on average, up to roughly $27,000 per year for family coverage. That is a 26 ... Read More

Is it cheaper to pay for medical care without health insurance?

Hospitals or clinics may offer cash-only discounts to people who pay without insurance. But experts warn that health care isn't the place to bargain for the best deal. Read More

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Some 22 million Americans are set to lose health insurance subsidies by the end of the year. Who are they, and what will happen if the subsidies are allowed to expire? These subsidies, known as ... Read More

Dem: Out-of-pocket health costs could rise

The claim: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., the second-highest ranking House Democrat, said in a Sept. 12 X post, "Republicans are spiking health insurance premiums by 75% for everyday ... Read More

Your health insurance will cost your employer even more next year — here’s what’s behind the projected 15-year high (and what it will mean for you)

Employer sponsored health insurance plans are about to see the biggest increases in cost in 15 years, and companies are bracing for impact. According to Mercer’s 2025 National Survey of ... Read More

Employer health insurance prices expected to rise as federal assistance set to end

ALBANY, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — According to a new report, if you get your health insurance through work, you’ll likely see a price increase. The total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise ... Read More

Why are health insurance prices rising in Alabama?

An advocate holds an SEIU sign protesting rising health care costs at a demonstration near the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025. Both of Alabama's state employee insurance plans will request an ... Read More

Fact check: Will health insurance premiums spike by 75% if Republicans don't extend ACA subsidies?

The claim: House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark, D-Mass., the second-highest ranking House Democrat, said in a Sept. 12 X post, "Republicans are spiking health insurance premiums by 75% for everyday ... Read More

Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise More Than 80% Next Year

Americans' health insurance premiums are on track to surge next year, due to the imminent expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits introduced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read More