Rising ACA premiums push enrollees to face difficult choices

Rising ACA premiums push enrollees to face difficult choices

Impending Health Insurance Crisis for Many Americans Recently, Elizabeth Wick dreaded an email from her insurer, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas, informing her that her Affordable Care Act premium would rise significantly—from $862 to $1,380 next year. At 57, Wick currently benefits from a $400 federal premium subsidy, making her health insurance more […]

Shoppers anxious as ACA ‘subsidy cliff’ approaches: ‘Honestly, it’s frightening’

Shoppers anxious as ACA 'subsidy cliff' approaches: 'Honestly, it's frightening'

Concerns Over Rising Health Insurance Premiums Millions of Americans are preparing for significant hikes in their health insurance premiums next year, driven by the end of enhanced subsidies, which has created what some are calling an aid “cliff.” The potential financial stress that accompanies these costs is worrying many families. Ashley Thompson from Austin, Texas, […]

Who will be most affected by ACA premium hikes in four charts

Who will be most affected by ACA premium hikes in four charts

2026 Affordable Care Act Exchange Coverage Underway The call for coverage concerning the Affordable Care Act Exchange for 2026 has begun. Millions of consumers are now realizing just how costly their health insurance might be without the enhanced premium subsidies that started in 2021. These additional subsidies, which are due to end this year, have […]

With the start of ACA enrollment, people in Wisconsin face unexpected costs

With the start of ACA enrollment, people in Wisconsin face unexpected costs

Health Insurance Premiums Spike for Wisconsinites When Sian Kelly logged into healthcare.gov, she was taken aback to discover her monthly insurance premiums had shot up significantly. Living in the Marshfield area and dealing with several medical issues, including multiple sclerosis, she feels strongly about the necessity of health insurance. “You need health insurance,” said Kelly, […]

Democrats are using ACA subsidies as leverage in the government shutdown conflict.

Democrats are using ACA subsidies as leverage in the government shutdown conflict.

Democrats are currently in a standoff regarding a government shutdown linked to temporary subsidies from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that were put in place during the pandemic. These subsidies aimed to make health insurance affordable for millions of Americans. However, the costs associated with these subsidies seem to surpass any benefits they might provide. […]

4 strategies for dealing with increased ACA health care costs

4 strategies for dealing with increased ACA health care costs

If you’re considering health insurance right now, you might be in for a surprise when you see the prices. The Affordable Care Act’s health care marketplace opened on November 1, but with the enhanced premium tax credits that Congress approved having expired, many premiums have increased dramatically. Without these credits, some people may find that […]

Officials caution that ending ACA credits will raise insurance costs in Nebraska.

Officials caution that ending ACA credits will raise insurance costs in Nebraska.

Open Enrollment and ACA Tax Credit Expiration Open enrollment kicked off this week for millions of Americans, but many are facing premium hikes exceeding $1,000 as the tax credits under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) are set to expire soon. The ACA credits were introduced in 2021 and given an extension through 2025 by the […]

Insurance broker cautions about increased premiums as ACA enrollment period starts

Insurance broker cautions about increased premiums as ACA enrollment period starts

MILWAUKEE, Wis. — Free Counseling for High Health Insurance Premiums Wisconsin residents struggling with the rising health insurance premiums under the ACA Marketplace can access free counseling services. The open enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act starts on November 1, and many Americans are bracing for increased premiums as they log into their health […]