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The shutdown is about to end. Will millions lose their health insurance?

The shutdown could end without a guarantee to extend COVID-19 pandemic-era subsidies that made some health plans less expensive for millions of Americans. Read More

ACA health insurance tax credits could end in December. How will you be affected?

While Congress is poised to end the history making government shutdown, it may let health insurance aid lapse. Here's what could happen to you. Read More

Senator warns health insurance costs will spike for 20M+ Americans without tax credit extension — do these 3 things now before the Dec. 31 expiration

Originally introduced in 2021 and renewed the following year, the ACA enhanced premium tax credits are at the heart of the ongoing government shutdown. Democrats demanded Republicans extend them in ... Read More

Health Insurance Tax Credits and the Government Shutdown: What to Know

For the first time in nearly seven years, the federal government shut down on October 1, 2025. Government shutdowns aren’t new to Washington. Since the late 1970s, there have been 20 funding gaps. Read More

State raises health insurance rates

The Illinois Department of Insurance finalized rates for 2026 health insurance premiums this month, exercising a new right to modify premium adjustments proposed by companies issuing small group or ... Read More

Health premiums set to rise as 610K Tennesseans face losing tax credit subsidies

Tax credits that helped 642,000 Tennesseans pay health insurance premiums are due to expire soon. A proposed bill would extend the tax credits -- just for one year. Many households would have to pay ... Read More

Is it cheaper to pay for medical care without health insurance?

With the cost of health insurance set to rise, some Americans are asking a surprising question: Is it actually cheaper to get medical care without it? The short answer: Sometimes. But not often. And ... Read More

RI health insurance premiums to increase by up to 21% in 2026

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Commercial insurance premiums for nearly 175,000 people in Rhode Island are set to increase next year. The state’s Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) approved ... Read More