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A major ACA enrollment deadline is less than a week away. Here’s what to know ahead of Dec. 15

The federal health insurance marketplace open enrollment deadline for plans that start on Jan. 1 is less than a week away. There's still a lot of uncertainty surrounding coverage, but advocates say ... Read More

$27,000 a Year for Health Insurance. How Can We Afford That?

Those of us who get health care insurance from our employers — some 160 million Americans — may be breathing a sigh of relief. But our health care premiums are also staggering ( an average of $27,000 ... Read More

CASE STUDY: SAMPLE MIDDLE-CLASS WA COUPLE FACING $880 -$1,325 MONTHLY HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM INCREASE ACROSS ALL 39 COUNTIES

At 12 a.m. on Oct. 1, the deadline for Congress to pass a new budget bill expired, triggering a federal government shutdown. Republican lawmakers refused to negotiate with Democrats on extending the ... Read More

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

Open enrollment — the annual window when employees can adjust their benefits — may deliver sticker shock this year. Workers are likely to pay between 6% to 7% more for their 2026 employer-sponsored ... 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

Congressional health insurance tug-o-war puts Pennsylvanians in a lurch

Jamie and Carrie Wright rattle off the numbers with ease. It’s $36,000 for a single dose of Jamie’s cancer-suppressing shot, which he needs every 28 days. A patient support program will cover the ... Read More

Health insurance could rise to $30k for Memphis couple without tax credits

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — An email from BlueCross Blue Shield served as one of the first red flags for Dennis Cupp about a possible spike in his health insurance. So, he reached out to his agent to get more ... Read More

Newly married? Here's the insurance playbook every couple needs

The first months after marriage often go by in a warm blur of setting up a home, blending habits, and figuring out how two lives fit together. But beneath all of that sits a quieter reality. Marriage ... Read More

When Health Care Is Cheaper Without Insurance, According To Experts

As Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost of health insurance, with price hikes for many plans expected next year, experts have told Newsweek when it could be cheaper to cover ... Read More