Tricare Coverage Costs Will Increase in 2026
Tricare Costs Set to Rise in 2026 Starting in 2026, most Tricare medical insurance expenses for military families and retirees are expected to increase by 2% to 3%. However, some prescription drug costs could surge by 15% or more. The military health system revealed the new rates on November 7th, indicating that many users of […]
Health insurance costs expected to rise significantly for 29,000 enrollees in Sonoma and Napa as subsidies come to an end
Over 23,000 residents in Sonoma County and around 5,800 in Napa County may face significantly higher health insurance premiums next year if Congress doesn’t extend the pandemic-related premium subsidies, as indicated by Covered California, the state’s health insurance marketplace. If these enhanced federal tax credits expire, individuals purchasing insurance through state exchanges could see average […]
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, […]
Americans Are Struggling with Health Care Costs
Rising Health Costs Amidst Big Insurance Profits A woman in Utah recently discovered that her family’s Affordable Care Act (ACA) plan will see an increase of over 300 percent next year. This means her premiums will jump to more than $2,100 a month, which she described as “devastating.” Many Americans relying on the ACA marketplace […]
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 […]
East Coast Energy Activists Who Promised Lower Costs Are About to Raise Utility Bills
Virginia’s governor-elect Abigail Spanberger and New Jersey’s Mikie Sherrill are advocating for energy policies that may not bode well for East Coast states, according to several energy policy experts. A focus on affordability appears to be a key theme in their campaigns, with both promising to work on reducing energy costs during their tenures. However, […]
The U.S. continues to bear the costs of Dick Cheney’s mistakes in the Iraq War.
About $60 billion. That’s the least we can say American taxpayers will shoulder this year alone due to Dick Cheney’s controversial actions in Iraq. This $60 billion only accounts for the interest added to our national debt, not the direct costs incurred during the Iraq War from 2003 to 2014. Cheney, who recently passed away, […]
When Health Care Costs Less Without Insurance, According to Experts
Many Americans are growing increasingly worried about the rising costs of health insurance, with experts predicting that premiums could rise again next year. Some believe that, in certain situations, it might actually be more affordable to pay for medical expenses directly rather than opting for health insurance. Anna Dore Sinaiko, a health economics and policy […]
High housing costs result in homelessness, not reductions in funding.
Funding Cuts to Homeless Housing Programs Raise Concerns The Trump administration recently announced a significant reduction in funding for permanent housing aimed at the homeless, slashing it from about $3 billion to $1 billion for 2026. This has raised alarms among nonprofit organizations, who fear that the number of people experiencing homelessness may rise again. […]
Residents in North Carolina encounter significant increases in health insurance costs during enrollment period.
BUNCOMBE COUNTY, N.C. As open enrollment for the Affordable Care Act kicks off, many residents in North Carolina are contending with significant premium hikes and a reduction in federal assistance that previously made insurance more affordable during the pandemic. The North Carolina Department of Insurance has sanctioned premium increases for 2026 Marketplace plans, ranging from […]