HCA’s profits decline as losses in ACA coverage increase
Dive Brief: HCA Healthcare is facing ongoing financial losses as more patients who were covered by Affordable Care Act plans become uninsured. In the third quarter, the company reported a $400 million decrease in pretax earnings, with uninsured patient admissions rising to 10.5% of total volume, as noted by executives during an investor call. These […]
Centene, Oscar, and UnitedHealthcare expand into new counties for 2027 ACA plans
Some prominent insurers participating in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchanges are set to extend their reach into new counties for 2027, despite other companies pulling back amid ongoing economic pressures and policy challenges. Centene, recognized as the largest ACA insurer in the U.S., plans to expand into 55 additional counties across Alabama, Iowa, Illinois, […]
State officials greenlight a 14.6% rise in individual premium rates on the ACA marketplace.
Marylanders Face Another Year of Rising Health Insurance Premiums Residents of Maryland who purchase individual health insurance through the state marketplace are looking at a second year in a row with significant premium hikes, as regulators have approved an average increase of 14.6% for 2027. Around 274,000 people in Maryland rely on individual plans via […]
Colorado health providers request an 11% rise in premiums for the ACA marketplace.
Colorado Health Insurance Premiums Set for Increases Health insurance providers in Colorado’s individual market are proposing an average rise of 11% in monthly premiums for the upcoming year. This year’s premiums had already increased by 22%, but the real burden fell on those who lost their subsidies. According to the Colorado Department of Insurance, the […]
Molina intends to reduce ACA funding further in 2027.
Molina Healthcare is planning to further reduce its involvement in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace in 2027. This strategy comes in response to a significant drop in membership as many Americans have moved away from insurance exchanges, especially after the expiration of more generous subsidies that had drawn them in during the pandemic. The […]
Trump and the GOP allowed ACA costs to rise significantly. 5 million have lost health insurance.
New data reveals that more individuals than previously estimated have canceled their Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans as we head into 2026. Released recently, the information shows that around five million people who signed up for plans through the ACA Marketplace have lost their coverage due to disenrollment or failure to pay premiums. […]
Enrollment in Medicaid and the ACA decreases by over 5 million, new report reveals
Medicaid and ACA Enrollment Decline Recent data reveals that the number of individuals enrolled in Medicaid and Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans has dropped by over 5 million in the last year, according to a new report from the advocacy group Protect Our Care. This decline can be attributed in part to legislative changes enacted […]
Declining ACA enrollment suggests rising insurance costs.
Affordable Care Act Registration and Premium Trends Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to face challenges as premiums decline, yet many customers are having difficulty affording these costs. This trend has left insurance companies in a precarious situation, leading them to possibly increase rates again next year after this year’s unusual hikes. As […]
Cigna leaves ACA exchanges even with significant profit increase in Q1
Cigna has announced it will withdraw from the Affordable Care Act exchanges and is also considering selling its claims adjudication subsidiary, EviCore. This move seems aimed at streamlining its operations to focus more on pharmacy services and employer-sponsored insurance plans. The insurance giant, based in Connecticut, plans to phase out its ACA plans by the […]
26-year-old’s health insurance costs jumped $700 after ACA aid stopped: ‘Your stomach drops’
Rising Health Insurance Premiums Affecting Young New Yorkers Eileen Tyrrell faced a shocking reality in December when she logged into the New York State Health Insurance Marketplace. Her monthly premium had skyrocketed from around $147 to an astounding $849. “It was really a jarring moment,” said the 26-year-old bookstore manager in Brooklyn, whose income was […]