Without Obamacare support, this couple’s insurance costs are expected to rise nearly $2,000.
Rising Health Insurance Premiums Raise Concern for Families At the end of September, Laurel Vincenti got a letter from Blue Cross Blue Shield, letting her know that the subsidy that had helped cover most of her health insurance would be ending soon. This news means her monthly premiums, currently around $400, will likely increase significantly. […]
Certain Medicare Advantage plans will not be available in parts of the Driftless Area, forcing residents to seek new insurance options.
Overview • Several organizations are discontinuing Medicare Advantage plans in parts of the Driftless area. • Many residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota will need to seek new insurance options during open enrollment. • These changes are attributed to limits on prescription drug costs and decreased payments from Medicare to insurance companies. VIROQUA, Wis. — A […]
Could Washington residents see their health insurance costs double?
Healthcare Tax Credit Conflict Fuels Federal Shutdown A disagreement over health care tax credits is the key issue driving the current federal government shutdown. Democrats are pushing to continue these subsidies, while many Republicans are advocating for their expiration. This impasse means that numerous residents in Washington will face tough decisions regarding their health insurance: […]
Chubb insurance CEO faces scrutiny over ties to China
New Campaign Targets Chubb Insurance CEO Over Ties to China Consumers Research, a prominent nonprofit dedicated to consumer advocacy, has launched a campaign against the insurance company Chubb Ltd. and its CEO, Evan Greenberg. This initiative claims to highlight the company’s “deep relationship with consumers,” but it’s really part of a broader effort that aims […]
Health insurance premiums are set for a significant increase in 2026.
Federal Employees Facing Health Insurance Premium Increases Federal employees and pensioners are bracing for another significant rise in health insurance premiums this year for both the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) and the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) programs. As announced by the Office of Personnel Management, FEHB members will see an average premium increase […]
Some Medicare Advantage plans will not be available in certain counties of the Driftless Area, leaving residents seeking new insurance options.
Overview • Several organizations are ceasing Medicare Advantage coverage in various counties within the Driftless region. • Thousands of residents in Wisconsin and Minnesota will need to find new insurance plans during the open enrollment period. • These changes stem from limitations on prescription drug costs and reductions in Medicare contract payments to insurers. VIROQUA, […]
Oregon reveals 2026 health insurance rates, cautions about potential steep increases in premiums and out-of-pocket expenses.
Oregon’s 2026 Health Rate Announcement The Oregon Department of Financial Regulation revealed on Wednesday that it has finalized the health insurance rates for individual and small group plans for 2026. This announcement comes after a lengthy period filled with uncertainty and delays at the federal level that disrupted the usual review process. According to the […]
MTG criticizes GOP for health insurance premiums ‘doubling’
Congress is currently facing a standoff that could significantly impact the finances of millions of Americans. The ongoing government shutdown is affecting health care, with more than 20 million individuals potentially facing a doubling of their health insurance premiums if lawmakers fail to extend subsidies tied to the Affordable Care Act during the COVID period. […]
Warning for consumers: Insurance companies are altering or eliminating Medicare Advantage Plans
Medicare Open Registration Alerts in Rochester, NY ROCHESTER, NY – Next week marks the start of the Medicare Open Registration period. Local recipients are receiving letters indicating a lack of Medicare benefits, as reported by News10NBC. This has coincided with insurance companies making modifications or withdrawing their plans. “It’s important to research and understand the […]
Democrat shutdown reduces support for the poor to provide cheaper insurance for the wealthy
Pregnant women, low-income children, and individuals with disabilities represent some of the most at-risk groups in society. It’s disappointing, to say the least, that Washington Democrats appear to leverage these populations as bargaining chips in an effort to roll back essential reforms aimed at improving social safety net programs like Medicaid. These reforms are intended […]