Healthcare Workers Are Giving Up Health Insurance As Affordability Issues Persist
A number of healthcare workers in the U.S. are choosing to drop their health insurance as costs continue to soar. Reports indicate that many medical professionals are dealing with bills they simply cannot manage, and it seems likely that more will opt out of health insurance soon. This shift could put additional pressure on the […]
Health insurance costs in Colorado are set to rise significantly again in 2027.
If you’re purchasing health insurance independently — without employer assistance or government subsidies — there’s some tough news ahead. Next year’s coverage costs are set to rise by an average of 10% statewide, with even steeper increases in mountainous areas and the Western Slope. The Colorado Division of Insurance revealed these increases, noting that part […]
Residents of Pennsylvania purchasing health insurance via Pennie can expect significant rate increases in 2027.
Pennsylvania’s Health Insurance Rate Hikes for 2027 Those purchasing health insurance in Pennsylvania through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, known as Pennie, should prepare for significant rate increases next year. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department has confirmed an average hike of 16% for individual and family health plans sold via Pennie. Meanwhile, premiums for small business […]
Health insurance rates are set to increase once more as Pennsylvania regulators say they have limited ability to manage the hikes.
Health Insurance Rate Hikes in Pennsylvania Prompt Calls for Federal Action HARRISBURG — With health insurance companies proposing significant rate increases, the Shapiro administration finds itself limited in its ability to cap these hikes and is urging federal action. In the past nine months, nearly 202,000 individuals have dropped their plans through the state’s marketplace, […]
Your health insurance costs are set to increase.
Most Americans are likely to see a noticeable rise in their monthly health insurance costs next year, regardless of whether they get their coverage through their employer, the Affordable Care Act, or Medicare. In some cases, these premium hikes could be the largest seen in decades due to various economic pressures. However, the impact won’t […]
Certain Small Businesses in the US are Eliminating Health Insurance Due to Rising Costs
Many small businesses in the U.S. are finding it increasingly challenging to maintain health insurance coverage due to the ongoing affordability crisis. In 2025, only 51% of businesses with between 10 and 24 employees provided health benefits, whereas a substantial 97% of businesses with at least 200 employees did, as reported by KFF. Experts pointed […]
Auto insurance costs increasing in more than 32 states this year, according to a report
Rising Car Insurance Costs: What You Need to Know Car insurance rates have been on the rise in the first half of this year, reversing the declining trend seen in 2025. A recent report suggests that more than 30 states will experience increases this year. An analysis by Insurify reveals that car insurance premiums actually […]
Vermont health insurance costs will increase in 2027, but the hikes are smaller than what insurers asked for.
Vermont Health Insurance Premiums Set to Increase in 2027 The Green Mountain Care Commission has decided to reduce the proposed increases in health insurance premiums for Vermont by $24 million, even though rates will still rise next year. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Vermont and MVP Health will increase their premiums in 2027, but the […]
Gavin Newsom’s wildfire strategy encounters backlash over concerns that it will raise insurance costs throughout California.
Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent proposal could potentially relieve private utility companies from liability for wildfires that result from their equipment, a move that’s being met with support from fire survivor groups. However, a coalition consisting of insurance firms, local governments, fire survivors, lawyers, and consumer advocates has urged the state Legislature to reject the proposal. […]
Almost a Third of Gen Z Avoids Car Insurance, Survey Reveals
A recent study reveals that rising living costs and changing spending habits are causing many American drivers to forego insurance for their vehicles. About 30% of Gen Z individuals—those born from 1997 to 2012—acknowledged that they have driven or owned an uninsured vehicle within the last six months, according to a study released by TransUnion. […]