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1 in 4 ACA enrollees would 'very likely' forego health insurance if premiums double

Open enrollment for the ACA began last month, and many Americans experienced sticker shock upon receiving their annual notices and discovering their 2026 premiums would be increas ... Read More

Health insurance costs to spike again: What to expect in 2026.

Consumers who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace will likely face double-digit rate hikes next year. Insurers plan a median premium increase of 15% for 2026 plans, which ... 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

Moore, Simon: Catastrophic health insurance for all would lower

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 subsidize continually ... 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

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

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

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

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

Leaving the 9-to-5? Here are 9 health insurance options for pre-65 retirees

You’ve worked hard and saved smart over the years, and you’ve earned yourself an early retirement. Maybe you want to retreat to a warmer climate. Maybe you want to travel more while you’re still able. Read More

Health insurance rates set to skyrocket for thousands of Hawaii residents under Obamacare

HONOLULU (Island News) -- Health insurance premiums are expected to skyrocket next year for thousands of Hawaii residents under the Affordable Care Act. The state insurance commissioner said this ... Read More