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ACA insurers are requesting the second-highest premium increase in nearly a decade for next year, citing rising medical costs and enrollment declines.
8+ hour, 5+ min ago (242+ words) Affordable Care Act insurers are proposing a median 14% premium increase for 2027 plans, marking the second consecutive year of double-digit hikes after a 20% median increase in 2026, according to an analysis released earlier today by the Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker and KFF....
Federal funding cuts force New York to drop 450, 000 people from Essential Plan health coverage starting July 1
6+ day, 8+ hour ago (709+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
The largest US health insurer is betting $3 billion on artificial intelligence over the next two years, claiming a 2-to-1 return on its AI spending.
1+ week, 2+ day ago (579+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
California governor calls for national minimum tax on billionaires and $100 M+ net worth individuals, countering state ballot measure he opposes
1+ week, 5+ day ago (741+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
More than 250, 000 North Carolinians could lose Medicaid coverage when new federal work requirements take effect in January 2027.
2+ week, 5+ day ago (559+ words) North Carolina faces 250 K Medicaid losses under new work requirements eciks. org More than 255, 000 North Carolinians will need to prove they're working or face losing Medicaid coverage under new federal requirements set to take effect in about six months, according…...
U. S. commercial insurance rates increased 2. 5% in the first quarter of 2026, marking the third consecutive quarter of moderating price growth
3+ week, 1+ day ago (471+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Major health insurance companies are seeking premium increases of up to 30% for next year, citing soaring medical costs and the end of pandemic-era federal subsidies.
3+ week, 3+ day ago (759+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Billionaire investor Mark Cuban says insurance firms would raise prices even if hospital care cost just $1, crushing patients' finances
3+ week, 3+ day ago (556+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Eli Lilly sets Monday deadline for 340 B hospitals on data sharing or lose discounts
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (468+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...
Suze Orman: stop buying life insurance once you've saved $3 million
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (409+ words) Chris Martin is a US economics and current affairs journalist covering the intersection of policy, markets, and everyday financial life. With a background in financial reporting and a sharp eye for the stories behind the numbers, Chris brings clarity to…...