Health Insurance News Individual, Small Company Health Insurance Plans Will Cost Hundreds More A Year

Farmers say health insurance spike will hit 2026 farm budgets

"Farmers warned Monday that the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) will sharply raise health insurance costs in 2026, forcing painful tradeoffs that could ... Read More

House passes health care bill to boost access to workplace insurance

The health care bill that passed on Wednesday includes measures to make it easier for small employers to provide health insurance to employees. It also includes a measure to lower some ACA marketplace ... Read More

With ACA subsidies set to lapse, millions of Americans face a painful spike in health plan costs

"I don't know how I'm going to pay for this," said one person with an Affordable Care Act plan that will cost her $1,100 a month starting in January. Read More

Americans facing soaring health insurance costs may get a lifeline in 2026, experts say

Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in 2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment ... Read More

'We really can't afford it': Health insurance costs to spike for Long Islanders in 2026

Higher premiums "will result in cutbacks in overall spending,” especially among middle- and low-income families relying on tax credits to cover plans through the Affordable Care Act, said Martin ... Read More

Worried about health insurance costs? There may be cheaper options — but with trade-offs

For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there's still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to ... Read More

How the end of extra Affordable Care Act subsidies could affect you

Millions of Americans will see higher premium bills when extra covid-era subsidies on health insurance marketplaces expire Jan. 1. Read More

Health insurance rates for individual policies to see double-digit percent increase in 2026 in Pa.

Finalized health insurance rates for 2026 show an average increase of 21.5% for individual plans and 12.7% for small business group plans in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department, which ... Read More

Association health plans can fix the small business healthcare crisis

Association health plans are a real healthcare solution. They increase bargaining power, reduce waste, and restore competition. Read More

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

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Read More

NC Chamber, Blue Cross N.C. announce new affordable health plan for small businesses

On Nov. 3, the North Carolina Chamber and Blue Cross N.C. announced the launch of Carolina HealthWorks — a new insurance program designed to make small business insurance coverage more affordable in ... Read More

A family health insurance plan now costs nearly $27,000. Why is insurance so expensive?

If it seems like your health insurance bill is rising faster than your paycheck, you're not mistaken. The average cost for a family health insurance plan offered through the workplace was $26,993 in ... Read More