Insurance disputes could force Duke, UNC out of network with insurers

Duke seeks a “fair resolution” with Aetna before an October deadline; UNC is pursuing a “new and fair” agreement by Nov. 30. Read More

For Duke and UNC Health patients, what does it mean to be out-of-network?

Higher costs would await patients if Triangle health care systems and Aetna and Cigna can’t reach a contract agreement by the fall deadline ... Read More

Health Insurance Premiums Could Rise More Than 80% Next Year

The imminent expiration of COVID-era health care subsidies could see the insurance premium costs soar for millions of Americans. Read More

Cigna Insurance to Go Out of Network with St. Charles Health System Starting Oct. 1

Beginning October 1, St. Charles Health System will no longer be considered in-network for Cigna Healthcare members, potentially impacting thousands of patients across Central Oregon. The change comes ... Read More

New Study from Madaket Health Reveals Nearly Half of Americans Delay Healthcare Due to Cost and In-Network Barriers

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The increasing cost of healthcare, along with insurance coverage constraints, may be causing many Americans to delay or entirely put off receiving the healthcare ... Read More

When hospitals and insurers fight, patients get caught in the middle

Amy Frank said it took 17 hours on the phone over nearly three weeks, bouncing between her insurer and her local hospital system, to make sure her plan would cover her husband's post-surgery care. Read More

96,000 Coloradans Just Lost Their Insurance in the Latest Health Care Shock. Here's What to Do if Your Insurer Quits

Health insurers are pulling back on Obamacare coverage or significantly raising prices. Here’s what to do if your provider quits on you. Read More

Brace for impact: health insurance costs on the rocks

Aug. 13—As many as 9,000 individuals in Haywood County could see their health insurance costs raise dramatically or their health coverage just disappear next year. Some 5,500 Haywood County residents ... Read More

Get Ready for a Triple Whammy Health Insurance Price Increase in 2026: Here's How Much More You'll Pay

Employer health insurance costs are skyrocketing, a trend you’re likely to see reflected in your 2026 premiums, deductibles, and copays. Learn how to prepare. Read More

'Unwelcome mat': Health insurance threatened for millions of Florida families

Federal and state actions are threatening the future of health insurance for Floridians, as Obamacare and KidCare under siege. Read More

Navigating Health Insurance After Job Loss: Is Short-Term Coverage Right For You?

With a background in journalism and counseling, Penny Min blends analytical research with real-world insight to help readers make informed financial decisions. At Forbes Marketplace, she specializes ... Read More