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Could health care plans with fewer mandates help more Texans get insurance? Longview lawmaker believes so

2+ hour, 14+ min ago   (600+ words) Published 5:43 am Saturday, September 5, 2026 State Rep. Jay Dean said he’ll propose a bill in the next legislative session that could help more Texans get health insurance by letting small businesses purchase lower-cost healthcare plans. House Bill 139 would allow private health…...

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Understanding IRMAA: Why Medicare Premiums Can Go Up for Some Retirees

7+ mon, 2+ week ago   (796+ words) Published 7:44 am Monday, January 19, 2026 by Belonging Wealth Management One of the surprises some retirees encounter is that Medicare premiums aren’t the same for everyone. Although the overwhelming majority of retirees pay the standard base premium for Medicare Parts B and…...

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Loss of Affordable Care Act tax credits would affect East Texans, but critics push other reforms

10+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1257+ words) Published 10:45 pm Sunday, October 26, 2025 The loss of federal health insurance tax credits could have an outsized impact on East Texas, where enrollment in the Affordable Care Act is high. But there are other alternatives to reduce healthcare costs – and do…...

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Texas ACA insurers hike monthly premiums by 35% on average

10+ mon, 3+ day ago   (328+ words) Published 10:40 pm Saturday, November 1, 2025 By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune Affordable Care Act premiums are set to rise by 35.2%, on average, in Texas as open enrollment opens – a consequence of the insurance industry’s response to rising costs and the likelihood…...