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Health insurance open enrollment begins this weekend. Americans face higher prices and less help as shutdown drags on

The federal government shutdown went into effect Oct. 1, as Democrats in Congress demanded negotiations to extend enhanced tax credits that have helped people buy coverage the past few years. Read More

Many Iowans are going to see their health insurance premiums go way up. Here's how much:

Premiums will spike because insurers expect healthier people who were drawn into the Obamacare market will be priced out as enhanced subsidies lapse. Read More

Navigating the costs of health coverage as open enrollment begins

Health insurance premiums are rising again as open enrollment begins for many Americans – but what’s driving the cost increase? Read More

6 things to know if your doctors are suddenly out of network

Patients sometimes find themselves scrambling for affordable care when their insurer and hospital get into a contract dispute. Here are six things to know if that happens to you. Read More

What to know about picking health insurance during open enrollment

Open enrollment for millions of Americans starts this week. This is the time when most people can choose or change their health insurance coverage for 2026. This year, open enrollment season is mired ... Read More

Health Insurance Costs Could Soar If Congress Doesn’t Extend Subsidies. Here’s What to Know

Monthly premiums for 2026 plans are expected to be higher for those enrolling in ACA exchange plans because COVID-era subsidies are expiring. Read More

Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.

The loss of the subsidies will have an outsized effect on Texas, where nearly 4 million people signed up for ACA coverage this year. Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country— 16.7% of the ... Read More

How leaders can help address the health insurance literacy gap

Employees prioritize better insurance coverage, but the majority don't understand what they're even signing up for. Approximately half of insured Americans have difficulty understanding at least some ... Read More

What to know as Houstonians sign up for health insurance

Residents in Houston looking for health care may find higher prices, less help and all during a government shutdown as the annual enrollment window opens this week. Read More

What should I do about health insurance when I turn 26?

For many young adults, turning 26 represents a new era of post-adolescence shaped by the dreaded question: What about health insurance? That’s the cut-off age dictated by the Affordable Care Act ... Read More