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ACA Subsidy Expiration Leaves Millions Facing Higher Health Insurance Costs
5+ hour, 11+ min ago (703+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " With Congress leaving Washington for winter recess without approving a plan to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies, millions of Americans are set to see their health insurance premiums rise sharply in the new year." Two million Californians are…...
Health insurance costs expected to go up in 2026
1+ week, 1+ day ago (898+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " Whether someone gets health insurance through Covered California or the private market, there's a chance they'll see costs go up next year. "The employer-sponsored insurance market, as well as for small businesses: they are seeing some of the…...
Many rural seniors to lose individual Medicare Advantage coverage next year
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (519+ words) POLLOCK PINES, Calif. " Seniors in rural counties across America are learning their current health insurance plan is going away next year. This is leading to worries about higher costs. We're talking about the individual Medicare Advantage plan. That's a Medicare-approved…...
Californians brace for higher health insurance costs as pandemic-era subsidies near expiration
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (579+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " With Congress still undecided on whether to extend pandemic-era Affordable Care Act subsidies, hundreds of thousands of Californians are preparing for substantial increases in health insurance premiums beginning next year. The subsidies " known as enhanced premium tax credits…...
Open enrollment begins as Californians face uncertainty over rising healthcare costs
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (408+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " Open enrollment for Covered California is now underway " but as the federal government shutdown drags into its second month, the future of healthcare costs is becoming more uncertain. The political gridlock comes as Democrats in Congress say lawmakers…...
Covered California warns of major premium hikes if federal tax credits expire amid government shutdown
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (351+ words) SACRAMENTO, Calif. " As the federal government shutdown continues, concerns are growing over how much Californians could soon be paying for health insurance. Enhanced premium tax credits, which have lowered premiums since 2021, are set to expire at the end of the…...
Covered California premiums to rise 10.3% in 2026, citing higher medical costs
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) CALIFORNIA, USA " Covered California said Thursday that health insurance premiums for 2026 will rise by an average of 10.3% statewide, outpacing last year's 7.9% increase and likely raising monthly costs for most enrollees. The state's health insurance marketplace attributed the higher rates to…...