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ACA deadline: What Marketplace coverage might cost a Houston-area family
4+ hour, 28+ min ago (375+ words) Haley Hernandez, Health Reporter If you're still shopping for Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage ahead of today's enrollment deadline, here's a general idea of what monthly costs can look like for a Houston-area family and why your actual price could…...
Local direct care doctor compares ACA to health share plans
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (394+ words) HOUSTON " The clock is ticking for the 22 million Americans currently enrolled in the Affordable Care Act, as lawmakers remain divided over extending ACA tax subsidies. A vote is expected in the senate next month to determine if enrollees will continue…...
Healthcare premiums surge as ACA tax credits expire, open enrollment season brings sticker shock for Texans
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (659+ words) HOUSTON " As open enrollment for healthcare coverage kicks off, Texans are facing significant increases in their insurance premiums. The cause? The expiration of crucial tax credits within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare. These changes are…...
Healthcare premiums surge as ACA tax credits expire
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (171+ words) As open enrollment for healthcare coverage kicks off, Texans are facing significant increases in their insurance premiums." The cause? The expiration of crucial tax credits within the Affordable Care Act (ACA), often referred to as Obamacare. These changes are leaving…...
HealthSpring plans: Learn about options for Houston seniors during Medicare Annual Election Period
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (186+ words) HOUSTON " Tiffany Frink from HealthSpring joined Houston Life to explain how the new HealthSpring Medicare Advantage plans can help local seniors protect their health and their wallets during the Medicare Annual Election Period. What does the Annual Election Period mean…...
Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (685+ words) Texas has the highest uninsured rate in the country " 16.7% of the population did not have health insurance coverage in 2024, the latest data available. More than a 1 million more Texans may become uninsured if subsidies were to expire, according to KFF....
Medicare Open Enrollment: what you need to know before December 7
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (338+ words) Melanie Camp, Houston Life Correspondent HOUSTON " Open enrollment is here! Between now and December 7, people enrolled in Medicare have a chance to review their coverage and make sure their plan still fits their health needs and their budget. Choosing a…...
Just before shutdown, most Americans wanted health insurance tax credits extended, KFF poll finds
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (536+ words) NEW YORK " Most Americans want Congress to extend tax credits that, if left to expire at the end of the year, could raise health insurance costs for millions of Americans, according to a new poll released Friday from the health…...
Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas
4+ mon, 3+ week ago (892+ words) By Gabby Birenbaum, Data Reporting By Dan Keemahill, Graphics By Edison Wu Health insurance companies have requested an average premium increase of 24% for Affordable Care Act plans in Texas in 2026, a significant hike that could lead to destabilization in the…...
Texas braces for impact of Medicaid funding cuts and new rules
6+ mon, 1+ week ago (496+ words) Haley Hernandez, Health Reporter Supporters of sweeping tax and spending legislation sent to President Donald Trump say changes to Medicaid, food aid, and other programs will encourage personal responsibility and stop system abuse. LATEST: House gives final approval to Trump's…...