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Texans are tightening their budgets to pay for health insurance after subsidies expired
3+ hour, 30+ min ago (608+ words) Many who enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans are paying steeper premiums this year. That means cutting back in other areas. When Daniel Morrow answers the phone, he is out of breath from raking leaves. Professional lawn maintenance is…...
Trump struck deals with 16 drug companies. But they're still raising prices this year
1+ week, 4+ day ago (1401+ words) All 16 drug companies that inked deals with the Trump administration over the past few months still raised some of their prices for 2026. Since September, 16 major drug companies have inked deals with the Trump administration to lower prices. But in January…...
More Texans have signed up for ACA health coverage despite expiring subsidies and falling national enrollment
1+ week, 6+ day ago (552+ words) More Texans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace compared to last year " despite the expiration of federal subsidies to lower the costs of premiums. Through Jan. 3, Texas was one of only six states to…...
A major ACA enrollment deadline is less than a week away. Here’s what to know ahead of Dec. 15
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (746+ words) The federal health insurance marketplace open enrollment deadline for plans that start on Jan. 1 is less than a week away. There's still a lot of uncertainty surrounding coverage, but advocates say everyone with an Affordable Care Act should verify their…...
These families' health care costs will balloon if Congress doesn't act on the ACA
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (1829+ words) Millions of Americans face sharply rising costs for health care plans they bought through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, unless Congress acts soon. Here's what's at stake for them. The government shutdown has ended without resolving a fight over health…...
Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (635+ words) The federal marketplace's health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15. 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....
Why the ACA needs young people — and the looming 'death spiral' for health insurance
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (1532+ words) Young and healthy people who get Affordable Care Act health insurance are thinking about dropping coverage next year, as the government remains shutdown over health care tax credits. Chloe Chalakani has a lot at stake in the health care fight…...
For private flood insurance companies, the government shutdown is good for business
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (998+ words) Because of the government shutdown, the National Flood Insurance Program is no longer writing new policies. It's causing problems for would-be homeowners, but private companies have stepped in to help. MIAMI " Among those feeling the pain of the government shutdown…...
Enhanced premium tax credits for Affordable Care Act enrollees are set to expire. Would you be affected?
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States are cutting Medicaid provider payments long before Trump cuts hit
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1748+ words) North Carolina and Idaho have cut their Medicaid programs to bridge budget gaps, raising fears that providers will stop taking patients and that hospitals will close even before the brunt of a new federal tax-and-budget law takes effect. Every day…...