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 […]
Many Americans intend to reduce food spending to afford ACA health insurance, new poll reveals
Health Care Costs Rise for Americans under the ACA NEW YORK — Priscilla Brown, a 48-year-old truck dispatcher from Orlando, Florida, faces a tough choice these days. It’s either manage her type 2 diabetes properly or pay for essentials like gas. On some days, she cuts her prescribed insulin dose in half or even less, […]
Michigan nurse faces doubled ACA costs in 2026 and lacks health insurance.
Stacey Hilton’s Health Insurance Concerns Stacey Hilton faces a daunting reality: she won’t qualify for health insurance in 2026. At 55, this registered nurse from West Michigan finds the situation alarming, yet she justifies it due to escalating health insurance costs. Hilton is aware of her high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. But what truly worries […]
Trump’s reaction to rising ACA costs: Reduced premiums with significantly increased out-of-pocket expenses
Health Plan Changes Proposed by Trump Administration The Trump administration has announced a comprehensive set of regulatory changes aimed at the Affordable Care Act (ACA) market for next year. The goal is to enhance options for consumers and reduce premiums. However, the proposals also include a notable rise in some out-of-pocket costs, with one type […]
Colorado sees smaller dip in ACA enrollment than expected
Colorado Health Insurance Enrollment Drops Less Than Expected Connect for Health Colorado has reported a smaller-than-anticipated decrease in enrollment this year—just 2% instead of the projected 30% drop. COLORADO, USA — This year, losses in Colorado’s health insurance market have turned out to be much lower than initial forecasts. Despite concerns raised by national leaders, […]
David Axelrod criticized for a post about rising ACA premiums
David Axelrod, a political commentator for CNN and former aide to President Barack Obama, faced criticism on social media over a post about a couple in Wisconsin who had to abandon their expansion plans because of skyrocketing premiums under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). He shared that they had hoped to grow their small business […]
As the Senate’s ACA resolution remains unclear, Republicans revisit past health care battles.
Earlier this year, there was hope for a bipartisan deal to extend the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced subsidies. The House passed a three-year extension, but talks have stalled in the Senate. Some Republican lawmakers trace the current deadlock back to the original passage of the ACA in 2010. “Let’s remember, it was the Democrats who […]
With the end of ACA subsidies, voters identify healthcare expenses as their main economic concern, according to a survey.
Health Care Costs Emerging as Major Concern for Voters A recent study reveals that health care expenses have become the primary financial worry for American families. This could impact the Republican majority in Congress ahead of the midterm elections, where affordability is likely to be a significant concern for voters. The survey finds that 66% […]
Several states increase ACA subsidies as federal tax credits end.
States Boost Assistance for ACA Plans Amid Federal Aid Cuts Six states are stepping up efforts to help ease the financial burdens associated with Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans. With the lapse of federal funding, many Americans are facing increasing insurance premiums. California, Colorado, Connecticut, Maryland, Massachusetts, and New Mexico have all raised their state […]