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Federal tax dollars subsidize health care plans in ways you may not realize
1+ hour, 58+ min ago (1123+ words) Subsidies. Love 'em or hate them, they dominated the news during the Affordable Care Act's sign-up season, and their reduction is now hitting many enrollees in the pocketbook. While lawmakers continue to disagree on a way forward, and the politics…...
How Gen Z and Millennials Can Budget For Healthcare After the ‘ACA Cliff’
13+ hour, 21+ min ago (590+ words) Experts laid out ways Gen Zers and millennials can budget for healthcare in the face of the "ACA cliff." The "ACA cliff" refers to these pandemic-era subsidies phasing out. These subsidies lowered premiums for millions of Americans, and as those…...
The Hidden Medicare Surcharge That Hits Retirees With Over $109,000 in Income
18+ hour, 28+ min ago (694+ words) Medicare surcharges apply when income exceeds $109,000 (single) or $218,000 (married) based on earnings from two years earlier. IRMAA surcharges can raise Medicare Part B premiums from $202.90 to as high as $689.90 per month. Read: If you follow markets closely, Kalshi lets you…...
Some states are helping to make Obamacare plans more affordable
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (1212+ words) Ten Democratic-leaning states are using their own money to help people buy Obamacare health plans, at least partially replacing the federal tax credits that expired at the end of last year. The state assistance, some of it offered through programs…...
Higher premiums, Medicare updates: Healthcare changes to expect in 2026
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (1094+ words) In 2026, higher costs along with major shifts in Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage and Medicare will affect healthcare and health insurance affordability. Here, GoodRx, a platform for medication savings, breaks down what's changing. Expect higher premiums for your health insurance,…...
The health care sector powered job growth in 2025 and makes up 12% of the current labor force — but is that risky for the economy?
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (873+ words) Health care job growth is keeping the U.S. labor force from looking sick. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 695,000 health care jobs were added between January and November 2025 (1). If it hadn't been for this robust, consistent growth, the overall…...
Dr Oz details 'weaponization of fraud' in Minnesota, estimates total Medicaid fraud to be $100 billion
2+ day, 10+ min ago (509+ words) FIRST ON FOX: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz detailed Tuesday what he described as the "weaponization of fraud" in Minnesota, estimating that Medicaid fraud nationwide totals roughly "$100 billion." Appearing on "The Katie Miller Podcast," Oz…...
Does TrumpRx deliver the lowest drug prices? Why results are mixed. [Video]
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (13+ words) Does TrumpRx deliver the lowest drug prices? Why results are mixed. [Video]AOL.com...
Some Americans say they'll go without health insurance as ACA rates spike
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (880+ words) When Kassidy Hooter learned in December how much her health insurance costs were going to rise this year, she went into panic mode. The Shreveport, Louisiana, resident and mother of three knew she urgently needed care " Hooter is in the…...
Health insurance premiums expected to rise sharply in 2026
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (10+ words) Health insurance premiums expected to rise sharply in 2026AOL.com...