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Is Congress stopping millions from saving $4,600 on cheaper health insurance plans?

The government shutdown has focused debate on the vast sum ($136 billion in 2025, as projected by the Congressional Budget Office) that the federal government spends to annually subsize continually ... Read More

Health insurance marketplace braces for chaos as shutdown persists

California this week plans to notify Affordable Care Act marketplace enrollees that their costs could rise sharply next year unless Congress extends subsidies to help people buy health insurance. Read More

A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you're not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in ... Read More

With ACA costs on the rise, Trump team promotes more limited catastrophic health insurance plans

Trump administration officials, looking at the possible impact of large insurance premium increases for millions of next year's Obamacare customers, want more people to consider plans with less ... Read More

These States Let You Stay on Your Parents' Health Insurance Until Age 30+

Federal law sets 26 as the usual cutoff for staying on a parent’s health insurance, but several states allow extended coverage when certain eligibility rules are met. Read More

Your health insurance premiums are set to jump in 2026, with costs rising twice as fast as inflation

Open enrollment — the annual window when employees can adjust their benefits — may deliver sticker shock this year. Workers are likely to pay between 6% to 7% more for their 2026 employer-sponsored ... Read More

Florida health insurance premiums set to double by 2026

Health insurance rates will increase sharply for the 4 million-plus Floridians who rely on so-called Obamacare plans or small employer health insurance coverage in the coming weeks, according to data ... Read More

Health insurance for many Arkansans will be affordable in 2026 after all — if you shop around

If you buy health insurance on the individual marketplace in Arkansas and you're staring down a huge cost increase in 2026, here's the thing to remember: shop before you drop. For an unlucky group of ... Read More

What should I do about health insurance when I turn 26?

Alexis Zizzo, who will turn 23 this weekend, has a few years before she needs to find her own health insurance, but she's already started to research options for when she ages out of her parent's ... Read More

Obamacare Is Expensive. But So Is All Health Insurance.

The main difference is that most Americans don’t confront the full cost of their coverage. By Reed Abelson and Margot Sanger-Katz The authors have been covering the high cost of American health care ... Read More

Health insurance for Gen Z: What's the cover size youngsters should aim for?

Aarav (26) is a designer in Bengaluru and part of the new-age workforce—health-conscious, tech-savvy, and always on the move. He maintains an active lifestyle and keeps up with routine check-ups. But ... Read More