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flatheadbeacon.com > 02/08/2026 > marketplace-enrollment-numbers-see-initial-drop-in-montana

Marketplace Enrollment Numbers See Initial Drop in Montana

Marketplace Enrollment Numbers See Initial Drop in Montana3+ hour, 52+ min ago   (446+ words) The state saw about a 6% decrease, marking the first time enrollment has gone down since 2020. The full impact of expiring enhanced ACA tax credits is anticipated to come after enrollees have paid their premiums. At the end of this year's…...

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flatheadbeacon.com > 12/01/2025 > ratepayers-see-insurance-premiums-spike-with-affordable-care-act-subsidies-set-to-expire

Ratepayers See Insurance Premiums Spike with Affordable Care Act Subsidies Set to Expire

Ratepayers See Insurance Premiums Spike with Affordable Care Act Subsidies Set to Expire2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1208+ words) Some Montana residents will face premium increases upwards of 200% as enhanced ACA tax credits near year-end expiration Every year, Marijke Stob has at least two doctor's appointments " checkups that regularly include computed tomography (CT) scans, colonoscopies and bloodwork. Stob had…...

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flatheadbeacon.com > 10/10/2025 > one-way-or-another-as-affordable-care-act-subsidies-hang-in-shutdown-limbo-health-care-leaders-warn-of-impacts

‘One Way or Another’: As Affordable Care Act Subsidies Hang in Shutdown Limbo, Health Care Leaders Warn of Impacts

‘One Way or Another’: As Affordable Care Act Subsidies Hang in Shutdown Limbo, Health Care Leaders Warn of Impacts3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1283+ words) If Congress doesn't extend the subsidies, local health officials worry skyrocketing premiums will force people off their insurance and say taxpayers will foot the bill regardless In her day-to-day work as Greater Valley Health Center's applications specialist, Lori Jones educates…...

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flatheadbeacon.com > 10/04/2025 > the-2025-working-families-tax-cut-a-big-win-for-montana-families-and-businesses

The 2025 Working Families Tax Cut: A Big Win for Montana Families and Businesses 

The 2025 Working Families Tax Cut: A Big Win for Montana Families and Businesses 4+ mon, 4+ day ago   (317+ words) Ensure lasting, meaningful economic growth in our great state When we think about what it means to be a Montanan, a few things come to mind right away: hardworking moms and dads, small business owners creating good-paying jobs, and farmers…...

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flatheadbeacon.com > 08/26/2025 > native-americans-want-to-avoid-past-medicaid-enrollment-snafus-as-work-requirements-loom

Native Americans Want to Avoid Past Medicaid Enrollment Snafus as Work Requirements Loom

Native Americans Want to Avoid Past Medicaid Enrollment Snafus as Work Requirements Loom5+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1565+ words) Montana was one of five states where more than 50% of enrollees lost coverage during the unwinding Jonnell Wieder earned too much money at her job to keep her Medicaid coverage when the covid-19 public health emergency ended in 2023 and states…...

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flatheadbeacon.com > 08/05/2025 > montana-health-insurers-propose-double-digit-rate-increase-for-2026

Montana Health Insurers Propose Double-digit Rate Increase for 2026

Montana Health Insurers Propose Double-digit Rate Increase for 20266+ mon, 3+ day ago   (639+ words) One company suggested an average 30% rate increase for individual plans purchased through the federal Marketplace Montanans who purchase individual health insurance through the federal Marketplace could see the cost of their plans spike by double digits in 2026." Blue Cross Blue…...