2026 Health Insurance Hike Sparks Concern Among Early Retirees: 'We Cannot Afford This'

Key Takeaways Early retirees need health insurance to bridge the gap until Medicare kicks in at age 65.The Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace lets them buy coverage, even with pre-existing ... Read More

Proposal to raise state government retirees’ health insurance rates advances to Legislative Council

A legislative insurance panel on Wednesday approved the state Employee Benefits Division's proposals to boost the contribution rates that retirees in state government's health insurance plans for ... Read More

Health Insurance Seen As A Hurdle For Early Retirees

Health insurance is seen as a huge hurdle for early retirees, but the answer to finding affordable coverage could be simpler than you think. Donald Trump responds to object thrown out of White House ... Read More

Board proposes higher health insurance fees for state retirees, steady rates for current employees

Retirees in state government's health insurance plans for public school and state employees would pay slightly more for their coverage in calendar year 2026, but the current employees would pay the ... Read More

Minnesota health insurance premiums set to rise in 2026

ST. PAUL — Health insurance premiums for thousands of Minnesotans are expected to increase in 2026. The proposed rate hikes are driven by rising health care costs, and federal subsidies designed to ... Read More