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Strategies to deal with rising healthcare costs | Consumer Reports
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (280+ words) From monthly insurance premiums to prescription costs and co-pays, millions of people are paying more for healthcare. And even if you didn't change your insurance plan for 2026, you could still be facing higher costs. Consumer Reports says reviewing your coverage…...
President Trump launches Trump Rx: Who will save on drug costs?
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (283+ words) The White House has unveiled Trump Rx, a website aimed at reducing prescription drug costs by allowing direct purchases from manufacturers, though experts remain skeptical about its impact. The White House has launched Trump Rx, a website designed to allow…...
Americans face higher health care costs as Congress stalls on ACA subsidies
4+ mon, 2+ day ago (244+ words) The deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act plans for coverage starting Jan. 1 is Dec. 15, as key subsidies are set to expire at the end of the year unless Congress intervenes, a lapse that could drive health insurance costs higher…...
Don't lose your health funds: What to do with your FSA, HSA before 2026
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (276+ words) Don't leave money on the table. The year is almost over, and if you have a Flexible Spending Account or a Health Savings account, now is the time to check your balance and make sure no health dollars go to…...
'Enroll now:' Why experts say you should enroll in the ACA even if premiums spike
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (507+ words) Pandemic-era tax credits for Affordable Care Act premiums are set to expire at the end of the year if lawmakers don't find a solution soon. Now, many are left wondering if they can afford to stay insured. For millions who…...
Major insurance changes are coming for weight loss drugs. Here's how it could affect patients
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (972+ words) Last week, Tara Eacobacci had an appointment with her doctor that was devoted exclusively to the topic of health insurance. A major change to her prescription benefits meant the medication she was using to manage her weight " a treatment that…...
Americans face higher health insurance costs as sign-up period starts, but Congress could still take action
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (438+ words) Open enrollment started this weekend, but Congress is still debating a plan to lower costs. Open enrollment for Affordable Care Act marketplaces started this weekend, but Congress is still debating a plan to lower premiums. It's one of the issues…...
The U. S. national debt is $36. 6 trillion. How does this impact taxpayers?
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (644+ words) When President Donald Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, it sparked major discussions on the outlook of the nation's budget and the national debt. President Donald Trump signed his One Big Beautiful Bill Act into law, sparking…...
States sue Trump administration over rules that could kick 900 K off health insurance
9+ mon, 4+ hour ago (242+ words) Twenty-one states are suing the Trump administration over new health care regulations that could lead to a significant loss of coverage under the Affordable Care Act. Twenty-one states are suing the Trump administration over new rules they argue will make…...
Here's how much money you'll gain or lose under President Trump's tax bill
9+ mon, 2+ week ago (273+ words) President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill would cause the lowest earners to lose money and the highest earners to gain money if passed. Projections by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimate that the bottom 10% of earners would lose about…...