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Health insurance premiums are going up next year — unless you work at these companies

As U.S. health insurance costs rise, some companies are paying for all of their workers' premiums. It's a big expense — but they say it pays off. 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

Shopping for ACA health plans this open enrollment? Here's what to know

This year, with Congress in a stalemate about subsidies, Affordable Care Act marketplace consumers will need to be more informed than ever to navigate their health coverage choices. Read More

Families on Obamacare brace for higher health care premiums next year

Tax credits made ACA plans affordable for middle-class families. They're set to expire at the end of this year. Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, pay just $278 a month for health insurance. Read More

Opinion: To Lower Health Costs, Legalize Catastrophic Health Insurance Plans for All – Stephen Moore

We need a system much more sensible and less costly for patients and taxpayers. We should be encouraging insurance plans with low premiums that cover major “catastrophic” medical expenses but leave ... Read More

'Can't afford to pay': Health insurance premiums may double in largest market next week

Americans in the largest health insurance market could see their premiums double in price virtually overnight, depending on what Congress does over the next few days. Politico reported Friday that ... Read More

Higher Obamacare Prices Become Public in a Dozen States

Consumers are facing greater costs for their 2026 A.C.A. health coverage as Congress continues to debate whether to extend subsidies that help people afford their premiums. By Reed Abelson and Margot ... Read More

Missouri workers can bet on paying more for health insurance next year

MISSOURI, USA — Tania Hewett-Mader, who owns Alma Mader Brewing with her husband, believes providing health benefits to her employees is the right thing to do. “That’s part of our values — taking good ... Read More

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple's insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

In late September, Laurel Vincenty got a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield informing her that the subsidies that covered a big chunk of her health insurance would be expiring at the end of the year, ... 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