Ending ACA tax credits leads to increased premiums for many residents of Pennsylvania.
Tax Credits Expire, Premiums Spike in Pennsylvania As the start of the year approaches, tax credits that reduce costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire, and leaders at Penney report that around 500,000 individuals in Pennsylvania’s health insurance market are facing doubled premiums. Understanding Premium Increases Devon Trolley, Penney’s executive director, noted […]
With rising health care premiums, other options are being eliminated in Minnesota.
Changes Ahead for Special Needs Basic Care in 2026 In 2026, significant alterations will be made to Special Needs Basic Care (SNBC) coverage, largely due to Medica’s purchase of UCare’s business. Aside from the rising health insurance costs linked to the end of Affordable Care Act subsidies, another insurance plan is also preparing for major […]
Subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are about to end, affecting some premiums in Covered California.
Affordable Care Act subsidies are due to expire at midnight, which could lead to considerable hikes in health insurance premiums, according to the analysis firm KFF. If these tax credits end—credits linked to the longest federal government shutdown in U.S. history, which just wrapped up—premiums could rise by an average of 114%. It seems those […]
What’s causing health insurance premiums to rise sharply in 2026? Here’s what you need to know
Concerns About Expiring ACA Tax Credits With only a few days remaining until the expiration of the Affordable Care Act’s tax credits aimed at making health insurance more affordable, there is growing concern among legislators and industry experts about potential cost increases next year, especially for those who can least bear them. Matthew Moreno, a […]
House GOP Healthcare Plan Reduces Costs by $35 Billion and Decreases Premiums by 11%
On Tuesday, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released findings indicating that the House Republican health care reform plan, set for a vote on Wednesday, could reduce premiums by 11% and save $35.6 billion. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) and House Republicans introduced the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act last week, which features: Increased […]
House Republican Healthcare Plan Reduces Obamacare Premiums by 12 Percent, Saves $30 Billion
A recent report indicates that the proposed House Republican health care bill could reduce the most common Obamacare-level plans by 12%, potentially saving taxpayers around $30 billion. Last week, Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) along with House Republicans introduced the Lower Medicare Prices for All Americans Act, which serves as their strategy to lower health care […]
Lancaster couple confronted with 175% rise in premiums as health care subsidies are eliminated
Steve and Brenda Horst run a miniature golf business in Lancaster that generates about $100,000 in revenue each year. Brenda, 58, is the sole full-time employee, which means she can’t access health insurance through her work. Last year, her monthly premiums were $1,600, and she received around $800 monthly from her Affordable Care Act subsidies. […]
Parties deeply divided over changes to Obamacare subsidies as premiums soar
Senate Rejects Competing Health Care Bill After a heated debate over amendments to Obamacare ended in disagreement on Thursday, both parties are still searching for a solution to the impending health care crisis. Generally, there’s a will to address this issue, but they’re quite far from an agreement. The enhanced subsidies provided by Obamacare are […]
With rising ACA premiums, many are choosing to go without coverage or select cheaper options.
Early Enrollment Trends in Affordable Care Act Coverage Recent early enrollment figures from various states suggest that more individuals may choose to opt out of Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage or switch to more affordable options in 2026 compared to last year. Health officials in New York, Pennsylvania, Idaho, Colorado, and California reported their initial […]
Ending of ACA tax credits could lead to doubled premiums for 130,000 people in Nebraska
ACA Tax Credit Expiring for Nebraskans LINCOLN, Neb. – The extended tax credit from the Affordable Care Act (ACA) for 2021 is set to end soon, potentially leading to a significant increase in monthly payments for over 130,000 residents of Nebraska. “Regardless of the plan, you’re going to see your costs go up as you […]