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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

Your health insurance will cost your employer even more next year — here’s what’s behind the projected 15-year high (and what it will mean for you)

Behind the rise are two main forces: higher prices for health care services and a growing rate of utilization — both of which are accelerating at once. That means employees can expect higher paycheck ... Read More

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Expect Health Insurance Prices To Rise Next Year, Brokers And Experts Say

Pages from the U.S. Affordable Care Act health insurance website healthcare.gov are seen on a computer screen in New York on Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025. (AP Photo/Patrick Sison) Pricey prescriptions and ... Read More

Health insurance prices likely to rise next year, brokers and 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