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ACA subsidies expire as new year begins, despite push in Congress to extend them
32+ min ago (781+ words) ATLANTA " Enhanced tax credits to help lower-income Americans afford health insurance have expired as the new year begins. On Thursday, the subsidies expired, making the cost of health care an immediate concern for those currently enrolled in federal health insurance…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
2+ hour, 20+ min ago (802+ words) NEW YORK " Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year....
Health care premiums may double for thousands of Georgia families
2+ week, 6+ day ago (208+ words) ATLANTA " Approximately 20,000 Georgians are facing a dramatic increase in their health insurance premiums, with some seeing their costs double in less than 30 days. Kelli Stewart, a nonprofit owner, told Channel 2s Tyisha Fernandes that she is one of many residents affected…...
The truth about minimum coverage requirements in Georgia
3+ week, 3+ day ago (559+ words) In this article, CheapInsurance.com dives into required minimum liability limits in Georgia and across the country. Those shopping for valid coverage, particularly in the context of financing or leasing a vehicle, should also note why simply meeting the minimum…...
A woman used a medical credit card to pay for her dentures. She said it’s been an unending hassle
3+ week, 5+ day ago (437+ words) COBB COUNTY, Ga. " From doctors" offices to med spas and dentists, many medical providers offer medical credit cards to stretch expensive bills out over time. Channel 2 Consumer Investigator Justin Gray was live in Cobb County for Channel 2 Action News at…...
Major company cutting car insurance rates in Georgia
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (495+ words) ATLANTA " Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced significant savings for Georgia drivers, with State Farm auto insurance rates reduced by over 10% in the past year. The rate reductions, approved by King, will save Georgia policyholders an estimated $400 million…...
Georgia hospitals contribute more than $130 billion to state economy
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (189+ words) ATLANTA " The Georgia Hospital Association released its latest measure of how hospitals impact the state economy, including dollars spent and jobs. According to their report, Georgia hospitals contributed $137 billion to the state's economy in 2023, a 12.3% increase from the previous year....
Many families concerned about higher premiums for Georgia Access state healthcare
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (302+ words) ATLANTA " With open enrollment starting, many people in Georgia are fearing how much they're going to have to pay for health insurance coverage next year. Channel 2's Cory James spoke with one man who says he may have to shell…...
Open enrollment begins on Georgia Access state healthcare exchange
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (187+ words) ATLANTA " The open enrollment is underway on Georgia Access " the state-based healthcare exchange. The Georgia Access program currently covers about 1.5 million Georgians. With uncertainty surrounding Affordable Care Act subsidies, insurance prices are expected to increase in 2026. State Insurance and Safety…...
Families worry they could lose access to crucial medicine Affordable Care Act tax credits
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (241+ words) HALL COUNTY, Ga. " Georgia families who rely on the Affordable Care Act are facing uncertainty as the enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of the year. The expiration of these credits could lead to a…...