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Shopping for pricy ACA health plans? Some cheaper options come with trade-offs
3+ hour, 54+ min ago For the millions of Americans who buy Affordable Care Act insurance, there's still time left to enroll for 2026. But premium increases and the expiration of enhanced tax subsidies have led to larger-than-expected costs. Concerned shoppers, wondering if there's anything they…...
White House announces new round of drug-price deals
1+ day, 22+ hour ago President Trump unveiled deals with nine pharmaceutical companies on drug prices in a White House event Friday. BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images hide caption President Trump said the administration has reached agreements with nine more drugmakers to bring their…...
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a 'plan B"
2+ day, 6+ hour ago Robert and Emily Sory are starting an animal sanctuary at their home in Thompson Station, Tenn. In 2026, they plan to be uninsured. They're looking for ways to pay for their care without coverage. Blake Farmer/WPLN News hide caption It's…...
Here's who is hurt most as ACA premiums are set to skyrocket on Jan. 1
3+ day, 23+ hour ago Congress is taking some action on the ACA. Here's where things stand for the people who rely on Obamacare health insurance. Here's who is hurt most as ACA premiums are set to skyrocket on Jan. 1 Congress is taking some action…...
Health insurance subsidies expire this month but Congress can't agree on a fix : The NPR Politics Podcast
1+ week, 3+ day ago The enhanced subsidies 22 million Americans use to help pay for health insurance are set to expire at the end of this month, and when they do, many Americans will see their insurance premiums balloon. We discuss Democrats' and Republicans' competing…...
States try to lower cost of ACA premiums as debate to extend subsidies continues
1+ week, 4+ day ago As lawmakers debate extending federal Affordable Care Act subsidies, some states are trying to protect coverage for residents whose health care premiums could skyrocket if the tax incentives expire. States try to lower cost of ACA premiums as debate to…...
Republicans push high deductible plans and health savings accounts
1+ week, 6+ day ago Sarah Monroe once had a relatively comfortable middle-class life. She and her family lived in a neatly landscaped neighborhood near Cleveland. They had a six-figure income and health insurance through her job. Then, four years ago, when Monroe was pregnant…...
Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns
1+ week, 6+ day ago Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket if the ACA subsidies aren't extended. NPR spoke with residents of New Jersey, Virginia and Georgia about their concerns. Americans facing unaffordable healthcare costs if ACA subsidies end share concerns Millions…...
A deadline approaches as ACA subsidies hang in the balance
1+ week, 6+ day ago Congress is weighing an extension of the Affordable Care Act subsidies while millions of Americans are unsure what their insurance will cost next year. A deadline approaches as ACA subsidies hang in the balance Congress is weighing an extension of…...
Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs, but critics call the plan risky
2+ week, 16+ hour ago Today, Dec. 7, is the open enrollment deadline for millions of older adults who will decide between traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. Critics warn of risks in the latter. Industry groups say Medicare Advantage offers better care at lower costs,…...