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Small, midsized businesses fear they can’t afford health insurance

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 20, 2025 -- eHealth, Inc. today released new research showing most small- to mid-sized employers are worried about being able to afford offering health benefits in the future, ... Read More

About 1.5 million Americans could face soaring health insurance premiums in 2026 with ACA subsidies set to expire. Will your income still qualify?

About 92% of enrollees in ACA marketplace health insurance plans (that’s 22 million people) receive subsidies (1). Without them, their premiums could more than double in 2026, according to an analysis ... Read More

2026 Health Insurance Hike Sparks Concern Among Early Retirees: 'We Cannot Afford This'

Health insurance costs are set to rise, with more than 300 ACA marketplace providers proposing premium hikes averaging 20% for 2026. Since premiums increase with age in most states, early retirees not ... Read More

Health insurance prices are likely to rise next year, experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers now. Patients may start paying for it next year. Health insurance will grow more expensive in many corners of ... Read More

Premiums From ACA Health Insurance May Rise By 18% Next Year: What To Do If You Can’t Afford It

With over a dozen credit cards and millions of credit card points racked up, Nancy Jiang condenses the complex world of card-churning for maximum rewards with minimum effort. Her work has been ... Read More

Ohioans' health insurance was expensive this year. It will cost even more in 2026

Health insurance costs for workers with employer-sponsored plans are expected to rise significantly in 2026. The projected rate spike could be the highest since 2010, outpacing wage growth and ... Read More

Family Health Insurance Coverage Nears $27,000 a Year

A new employer survey shows premiums for a family climbed in 2025 as companies and their workers pay more for coverage. By Reed Abelson Family health insurance coverage for the vast majority of ... Read More

2026 Health Insurance Hike Sparks Concern Among Early Retirees: 'We Cannot Afford This'

Michael Evans writes about insurance and other finance topics for Investopedia. An insurance industry veteran, he has covered personal finance for more than 20 years for publications including ... Read More