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Your health insurance premiums could double next year if Congress doesn't act on expiring tax credits

Without congressional action before Dec. 31, enhanced premium tax credits for marketplace health insurance will expire. Here's how Mass. residents will be affected. Read More

How Health Insurance Got So Expensive

It’s open enrollment season. And for the 20 million Americans who buy their own health insurance, prices are through the roof.Rates are up an average of 30 percent for a typical plan in the 30 states ... Read More

Obamacare premiums double, adding post Halloween fright for US health insurance shoppers

Americans shopping for 2026 Obamacare health insurance plans are facing a more than doubling of monthly premiums on average and are likely to postpone signing up in hopes of a last-minute reprieve, or ... Read More

As Premiums Soar and Congress Battles, Open Enrollment for ACA Health Insurance Is Underway

Amidst the government shutdown, insurers are raising their rates to cover the higher costs of prescription drugs, hospital care, and increased demand for medical services. Read More

Obamacare premiums could more than double. Here’s why it matters in the shutdown battle

Obamacare has brought the federal government to a standstill. Once again, Republicans and Democrats are locked in a battle over the landmark health reform law. But this time it has prevented lawmakers ... Read More

Who will lose out when ACA health insurance subsidies expire?

Almost everyone who got their health insurance through an ACA marketplace in 2025 received the enhanced premium tax credit, so describing the people who have ACA plans is a good way to get a sense of ... Read More

Tax rule change could see millions lose health insurance

The health premium tax credit (PTC) is almost 13 years old. Thanks to Obamacare, eligible individuals who otherwise can’t get affordable coverage through their employers can purchase coverage from the ... Read More

Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance

Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits. Read More

Americans face higher health insurance costs as sign-up period starts, but Congress could still take action

Millions of Americans signing up for individual health insurance plans are facing higher out-of-pocket costs. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplaces started this weekend, but Congress is ... Read More

Looming health insurance spikes for millions are at the heart of the government shutdown

WASHINGTON — The U.S. government shut down Wednesday, with Democratic lawmakers insisting that any deal address their health care demands and Republicans saying those negotiations can happen after the ... Read More

Health insurance premiums for 1.7 million Californians on Obamacare will soar as federal subsidies end

Healthcare plans under Obamacare will skyrocket 97% on average in 2026 if enhanced tax credits aren't renewed, experts said. Read More

Health insurance premiums could double for 632K in SC with subsidy cuts

Affordable Care Act subsidies make health insurance more affordable for over 600,000 South Carolinians. Some of the tax credits will expire at the end of the year. Read More