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Time running out for Trump, lawmakers to fix soaring health care costs

Millions of Americans will see a big jump in prices after year's end – if a bipartisan agreement remains elusive to keep costs down. Read More

Health insurance premiums for Georgians could skyrocket as battle over subsidies continues in D.C.

The ongoing government shutdown has reopened the debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act. Democrats say they won't vote to reopen the government until Republicans negotiate an extension of ... Read More

The Clock Is Ticking For Republicans To Overhaul Health Insurance

Expiring ACA subsidies could sharply raise premiums in 2026 as lawmakers debate extensions and alternative plans that may reshape coverage and costs. Read More

After shutdown, federal employees face new uncertainty: Affording health insurance

Larry Humphreys, a retired Federal Emergency Management Agency worker in Moultrie, Georgia, says he and his wife won't be traveling much next year after their monthly health insurance premium payment ... Read More

Hospital giant's lawsuit could reshape what Texans pay for health insurance

Houston Methodist has joined a growing national push to challenge how health insurance companies decide what hospitals and providers get paid-a legal battle that could ultimately change what Texans ... Read More

Health-insurance costs are soaring. Ask yourself these questions before switching to a cheaper plan with a bigger deductible.

Healthcare.gov open enrollment begins Nov. 1. Many Americans may turn to high-deductible plans this year. High-deductible health plans can seem like an attractive option for health-insurance shoppers ... Read More

Rising health insurance costs are pinching business owners — and driving them to cheaper alternatives

It’s a never-ending battle for Rebecca Kasavich, owner of Copies at Carson, to fund health insurance for workers at her commercial print shop in Pittsburgh’s South Side. About 15 years ago, she made ... Read More

The shutdown is about to end. Will millions lose their health insurance?

If you're one of the millions of Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans – frequently called "Obamacare" – you're likely facing the prospect of sharply higher expenses next ... Read More

Health insurance battle at heart of shutdown

Select an option below to continue reading this premium story. Already a Honolulu Star-Advertiser subscriber? Log in now to continue reading. “The immediate reality is that something must be done to ... Read More