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Health insurance prices are about to skyrocket for thousands of Mass. residents. Here’s what you need to know

In Massachusetts, the federal government spends $1.5 billion annually to subsidize health coverage for residents. At the end of the year, $425 million of those federal subsidies will evaporate — ... Read More

Your health insurance premiums are set to jump in 2026, with costs rising twice as fast as inflation

Companies, which typically pick up the bulk of their employees' health insurance costs, are likely to spend more than $18,000 on average to insure each worker in 2026, Mercer told CBS News. Workers ... Read More

Without Obamacare subsidies, this couple's insurance premiums are set to go up almost $2,000

The subsidies are a key sticking point in the government shutdown: Democrats in Congress say that in order to secure their votes to reopen the government, they must be extended. Read More

Health Insurance Premium Spikes Imminent as Tax Credit Enhancements Set to Expire

If Congress waits until the end of the year to extend the enhancements, 1.5 million more people will be uninsured in 2026 compared to an earlier extension. Read More

Health insurance premiums could double for 632K in SC with subsidy cuts

Affordable Care Act subsidies make health insurance more affordable for over 600,000 South Carolinians. Some of the tax credits will expire at the end of the year. Read More

Americans face higher health insurance costs as sign-up period starts, but Congress could still take action

Millions of Americans signing up for individual health insurance plans are facing higher out-of-pocket costs. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplaces started this weekend, but Congress is ... Read More

ACA open enrollment begins this weekend. What to know as premiums rise.

Premiums for people who get their insurance through Healthcare.gov are rising about 30% on average. Without the enhanced subsidies, many could pay far more than that. Read More

Erie County residents get sticker shock after seeing Obamacare health plans on Pennie

Congress' decision, at least for now, not to extend the enhanced federal tax credits has turned an expected 12%-21% increase into a 200% increase. Read More

Rude reality check for Californians on insurance prices as shutdown drags on

Without subsidies that Congress must reauthorize, increases to monthly premiums and out-of-pocket costs will jump dramatically. Read More

Americans are ditching traditional health care for something cheaper — and riskier

These plans superficially resemble health insurance and often sell themselves as a more affordable way to cover medical costs. Members pledge to cover each other’s health care expenses, typically ... Read More

Beshear: Kentuckians will face health insurance premium increases of up to 37% without federal action

Nearly 100,000 Kentuckians could see their health insurance premiums increase by up to 37% unless Congress extends tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, Governor Andy Beshear warned. Read More

Merging Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement, and More When You Marry

Discover how to optimize your financial situation by combining health insurance, aligning retirement accounts, and merging other policies after marriage. Read More