Health insurance company in the state reveals over 250 job cuts
Work The parent company of Harvard Pilgrim Healthcare and Tufts Health Plan cited rising medical and drug costs as the reason for the layoffs. On Monday, Point32 Health announced that it would be laying off 254 employees, marking the second round of job cuts this year. This move, according to the nonprofit organization, is aimed […]
As Obamacare costs rise, some intend to cancel their health coverage and go without insurance.
Health Insurance Dilemmas Prompt Couples to Go Uninsured Ginny Murray and her husband, Chaz, are facing a tough decision about health insurance. With premiums projected to hit record highs in January, they find the costs out of reach. This Arkansas couple plans to drop their insurance entirely, relying on savings to manage any unexpected health […]
CodeBlue Shares Complete Answers in Health Insurance Survey
Survey Report on Health Insurance Issues code blue has released a comprehensive 200-page document featuring anonymized feedback from a national survey involving 855 health insurance experts. Details such as the names of insurance companies, takaful operators, third party administrators, and corporate clients mentioned by respondents have been removed from the report. The responses are presented […]
Health insurance costs may rise significantly: What to anticipate as open enrollment starts
Public enrollment for health insurance plans via the Affordable Care Act starts in two weeks, but consumers are already staring down much higher premiums. This is largely due to the tax credit set to expire at the year’s end, with Democrats and Republicans unable to agree on its renewal. House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries pointed […]
Health insurance premiums are expected to increase significantly in 2026, with costs rising at twice the rate of inflation.
Rising Health Insurance Costs Shock Employees Open enrollment is here again, and it might come with a surprise this year. Employees could see a significant jump—around 6% to 7% more—in their employer-sponsored health insurance premiums for 2026. That’s more than double the current inflation rate, as stated in a recent report from Mercer. For example, […]
Boxing icon Heather Hardy files a lawsuit for medical insurance access due to injuries from fights.
Heather “The Heat” Hardy, a boxing star from Brooklyn, found herself forced to step away from the sport she loves, rather than choosing to retire. The former WBO featherweight champion suffers from severe headaches, seizures, and muscle spasms, symptoms her lawsuit claims align with chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a degenerative brain disease often seen in […]
Ending health insurance subsidies likely to cause surprise costs in Massachusetts
Premium Increases Loom for Massachusetts Health Connector Members Residents in Massachusetts using the Health Connector are beginning to see potential increases in their insurance premiums for 2026. This uncertainty hangs on whether Congress will extend crucial subsidies, currently a focal point in federal negotiations. Open enrollment kicks off on November 1, posing a significant risk […]
Health insurance costs projected to rise for the 2026 plan year
Health Insurance Costs on the Rise The rising costs of health insurance are adding to the list of financial burdens that individuals face. Experts predict that this could be the most significant increase we’ve seen in 15 years. “When the cost of health insurance rises, it really makes an impact,” stated Julia Dreyer, the deputy […]
Graves Gilbert Clinic is terminating its collaboration with Humana Insurance Plans
Graves Gilbert Clinic Ends Partnership with Humana BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – A significant health care provider in south central Kentucky is terminating its agreement with an insurance company. Starting February 1, 2026, Graves Gilbert Clinic and its parent organization, GGC Health, will stop participating in Humana’s insurance programs, which include both Humana Medicaid and Medicare […]
130,000 people in Alabama may lose their health insurance and face soaring premiums if Congress does not take action.
Health Insurance in Alabama at Risk Without Tax Credit Extension Over 100,000 residents of Alabama face the potential loss of their health insurance unless Congress decides to extend a set of tax credits that significantly lower costs. In recent years, the number of insured people in Alabama has nearly tripled, primarily due to increased eligibility […]