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durangoherald.com > articles > survey-have-you-been-impacted-by-the-loss-of-health-insurance-subsidies-in-2026

Survey: Have you been impacted by the loss of health insurance subsidies in 2026?

4+ hour, 51+ min ago   (134+ words) Rising health care costs and skyrocketing insurance rates have left many Americans facing tough choices. At the end of 2025, Affordable Care Act subsidies expired, causing insurance premiums to spike for some Americans. Experts predict the higher costs will push millions…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > open-enrollment-deadline-nears-for-2026-health-insurance-coverage

Open enrollment deadline nears for 2026 health insurance coverage

Open enrollment deadline nears for 2026 health insurance coverage1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (743+ words) Colorado's health insurance open enrollment period is heading into its final stretch, with Jan. 15 as the last day to enroll in coverage for 2026. Residents who still need health insurance should act ... Open enrollment deadline nears for 2026 health insurance coverage Colorado's…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > affordable-care-act-premiums-are-set-to-spike-a-new-poll-shows-enrollees-are-already-struggling

Affordable Care Act premiums are set to spike. A new poll shows enrollees are already struggling

2+ mon, 5+ day ago   (1035+ words) Next year, those monthly fees will rise by $200 " a significant enough increase that the program manager in Aldie, Virginia, has resigned himself to finding cheaper coverage. "I won't be able to pay it, because I really drained out any savings…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > durango-businesses-health-care-advocates-worry-about-insurance-spikes

Durango businesses, health care advocates worry about insurance spikes

3+ mon, 1+ day ago   (1018+ words) With enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire at the end of the year, some small businesses and health care advocates in Durango are worried about the prospect of increasing insurance premiums. Ashleigh Tucker, managing partner of 4Corners Riversports, an…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > health-insurance-affordability-is-not-just-policy-its-a-deeply-human-issue

Health insurance affordability is not just policy – it’s a deeply human issue

5+ mon, 2+ week ago   (301+ words) Colorado's Western Slope faces a daunting health care affordability crisis as private insurance premiums for 2026 threaten to skyrocket. Preliminary filings with the Colorado Division of Insurance show regional rate increases nearing 40%, for privately insured people on the Western Slope " far…...

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durangoherald.com > articles > unitedhealth-says-it-is-under-a-federal-investigation-and-cooperating

UnitedHealth says it is under a federal investigation and cooperating

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (392+ words) Shares of UnitedHealth Group slipped Thursday after the health care giant said it was under a Department of Justice investigation. The company said it has started complying with both criminal and civil requests from federal investigators and it was cooperating…...

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The Latest: Key Medicaid provision in Trump’s bill found to violate Senate rules

7+ mon, 1+ week ago   (469+ words) Trump wants the legislation, which includes tax reductions, Medicaid cuts, and border enforcement, passed by July 4. Trump says US has signed a deal with China on trade, without giving details And Trump said he expects to soon have a deal…...