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Wisconsin residents face tough choices as ACA enrollment deadline approaches
4+ hour, 22+ min ago (399+ words) MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. " With the deadline to enroll in the Affordable Care Act marketplace fast approaching, Wisconsin residents are grappling with rising premiums that have forced some to abandon their coverage entirely. Thursday marks the final day to enroll in…...
Small business owner preparing for financial hardships as health insurance premiums skyrocket
4+ week, 19+ hour ago (428+ words) CEDARBURG, Wis. " A Wisconsin small business owner could be facing financial hardships as his health insurance premiums are set to triple in 2026 if Congress fails to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies. Allen Naparalla, owner of Chiselled Grape Winery in Cedarburg,…...
Insurance broker warns of higher premiums as ACA open enrollment begins
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (432+ words) MILWAUKEE, Wis. " Free counseling is available for Wisconsinites facing higher health care premiums under the ACA Marketplace. Affordable Care Act open enrollment began Nov. 1, and millions of Americans are expected to see higher premiums when they log in to their…...
You can now check 2026 Obamacare plan prices — but costs could still rise
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (225+ words) The "window shopping" period has opened for individuals looking to purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, also known as Obamacare. While people can now compare available plans, they cannot make a purchase until Nov. 1, when open enrollment…...
A Guide to ACA Open Enrollment, Medicare Advantage Changes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (153+ words) Kris Fiul joins us on The Morning Blend to discuss the changes to the ACA ahead of the open enrollment period. There have been many headlines regarding changes to Medicare plans in 2026 and insurance plans under the ACA. Kris breaks…...
Ascension Wisconsin reaches new agreement with UnitedHealthcare
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (154+ words) Ascension Wisconsin announced Tuesday it has reached a new agreement with UnitedHealthcare, securing uninterrupted in-network access to care for patients covered under UHC's commercial, Medicare and Medicaid plans. The announcement comes two weeks after Ascension Wisconsin said it would no…...
Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare contract expires; community explores next steps
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Ascension Wisconsin is no longer part of UnitedHealthcare's network, as the two sides were unable to reach an agreement on a new contract. This change affects commercial, Medicare and Medicaid members. Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare sent statements to TMJ4 on Wednesday,…...
Government shutdown looms: Why healthcare insurance costs are part of the debate
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (395+ words) MILWAUKEE " Republicans control all branches of government in Washington, but Democrats are demanding that any funding agreement include provisions to prevent health insurance cost increases for millions of Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act ( ACA) subsidies. The debate hits…...
Blend Extra: Empower Your Medicare Decisions This Year!
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (133+ words) If you are turning 65 you need to understand what Medicare is all about. It can be vastly different than the insurance you have prior to turning 65. If you are turning 65 you need to understand what Medicare is all about It…...
Blend Extra: Be on Top of Your Medicare with Erin!
9+ mon, 3+ week ago (163+ words) Sovereign Select LLC is an independent insurance agency offering a wide array of insurance products from many different companies. With over 30 insurance companies" products to choose ... Sovereign Select Agent Erin Scammel joins us today to talk about how Sovereign Select…...