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 […]
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
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 […]
Allow Sick Children to Receive Care from Their Doctors Without Insurance Interference
Infant Hospitalization Denied by Insurance A young infant was brought in with a high fever, cough, mouth sores, and severe dehydration, necessitating hospitalization for IV fluids and antibiotics. Even though there was thorough documentation supporting the need for hospitalization, the child’s medical insurance was unexpectedly denied without any clear reasons. The attending physician invested considerable […]
Residents of Maine are concerned: Mainers prepare for rising health insurance costs.
Government Shutdown and Obamacare Subsidies Update As the government shutdown and the debate over Obamacare subsidies drag into their fifth week, there’s still no resolution in sight. President Trump and congressional Republicans are pushing to eliminate these subsidies, which could leave many of the 22 million Americans enrolled in Obamacare without health insurance. Anne Woloson […]
Many Americans are feeling surprised by prices while shopping for Affordable Care Act insurance.
Enrollment for Affordable Care Act Marketplace Now Open The Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace opened for enrollment on November 1, and this year, the average monthly premium for a mid-tier insurance plan jumped by 26%, reaching $625. This increase, noted by KFF, a health research nonprofit, marks the highest rise in ACA premiums since 2018. […]
Navigating open enrollment amid rising health insurance costs
Healthcare Premium Increases and Open Enrollment Insights On September 16, 2025, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) displayed a poster stating, “Premiums for the Affordable Care Act will increase by more than 75%” during a press conference encouraging Republicans to support the Affordable […]
200,000 people in Michigan losing health insurance coverage from three providers
Health Insurance Shakeup in Michigan Several health insurance providers in Metro Detroit are essentially leaving Michigan’s individual market, impacting over 200,000 residents who will need to find new coverage. This shift comes as premium rates rise sharply, compounded by the end of tax credits that had been easing costs for many individuals. Health Alliance Plan, […]
Greene: GOP is responsible for failing to fix the ACA as health insurance costs are about to increase
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has shifted a significant portion of the blame for increasing health care premiums onto her own party, stating that Republicans should have addressed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and its expiring tax credits earlier. The expiration of these subsidies, tied to the ACA, became a key point of contention for […]
Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System introduce a health insurance plan under the ACA.
Broward Health and Memorial Launch 22 Health Insurance For the first time, Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System are teaming up to introduce their own insurance company, aimed at residents of Broward County. They’re entering the possibly lucrative Affordable Care Act market with this new initiative. The insurer, named 22 Health, is set to reveal […]