Health Insurance News Rising Health Insurance Costs Strain Small Us Businesses

Rising health insurance costs are hitting workers hard, with family plans costing near $27K per year. Here's how you can manage the high prices

With premiums rising faster than both wages and inflation, taking full advantage of employer benefits, comparing available coverage options, and rerunning your financial plan during open enrollment ... Read More

Big increases in health care costs are expected to hit employers. Here's why.

Health insurance rates are likely to rise significantly in 2026, say employers, insurance brokers and industry experts. This projection is expected to become a painful reality for employers — ... Read More

Health insurance costs could spike, as bipartisan ACA deal looks less likely

With a ticking clock and no clear bipartisan path forward, extending the Affordable Care Act subsidies is becoming more challenging. Read More

How small firms are joining forces to tame rising health care costs

Nevada employers are offering quality, affordable health insurance that leverages group buying power and keeps costs in check. Read More

Lower health costs with small business plan

Suddenly millions ofworking Americans can no longer afford "Obamacare" health insurance, as premium subsidies have been removed. It’ s the Small Business Special Enrollment period through Dec. 15. And ... Read More

Small businesses, big challenges: New partnership tackles health care costs in North Carolina

It’s not just individuals who are struggling in the face of the health care affordability crisis. Businesses feel the pain too—especially smaller ones. Providing coverage to employees adds up to a ... Read More

Tennessee health insurance premiums to rise sharply. Here's what to expect

Health insurance costs in Tennessee are poised to see their steepest rise in 15 years. The majority of residents, including at estimated 3.7 million people on employer-sponsored group plans at small ... Read More

Why Your Health Insurance Costs Keep Rising

SNAP benefits at risk due to the government shutdown, the AG putting Big Tech on trial, and more Length: Long Speed: 1.0x Jacob McDonald knows he’s lucky to have a good health insurance plan through ... Read More

New health plan helps small businesses afford coverage

With small businesses feeling the impacts of rising health care costs, the NC Chamber has partnered with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) to provide a new, more affordable ... Read More

Elevance Health’s Profits Eclipse $1.1 Billion Despite Rising Costs

Elevance Health Tuesday said third quarter net income rose to nearly $1.2 billion despite rising costs in its government-subsidized health insurance plans including Medicare Advantage. Like many of ... Read More

Navigating rising health insurance costs an issue for many Georgians

The longest federal government shutdown has ended with no deal to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Customers shopping during open enrollment in the marketplace are seeing large increases in ... Read More