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What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (695+ words) Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car. Some days, she takes half or a third of her prescribed insulin dose " just to stretch it out…...
Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's agreement with insurance company set to expire
1+ week, 2+ day ago (172+ words) Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's agreements with Aetna will expire on April 15, affecting commercial and Medicare Advantage plans. Officials with Spartanburg Regional said even if you have already chosen a Medicare plan this year, you have until March 31 to switch to…...
President Trump launches TrumpRx: Who will save on drug costs?
1+ 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…...
New law means states have big decisions this year on Medicaid, SNAP and taxes
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (928+ words) States have major decisions to make in 2026 about the social safety net and taxes in the aftermath of a sweeping law President Donald Trump signed last year. Video above: House votes on health insurance subsidies as Senate debates military powers…...
Health subsidies expire, launching millions of Americans into 2026 with steep insurance hikes
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (801+ words) 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. Democrats forced…...
Five things to know about the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (711+ words) The cost of health insurance is set to surge for millions of Americans under the Affordable Care Act at the start of the new year without the extension of expanded tax credits. The expanded subsidies were at the center of…...
Local insurance advisor weighs in on federal health care debate
3+ mon, 1+ day ago (216+ words) At the end of 2025, the pandemic-era subsidies for the Affordable Care Act are due to expire. Federal lawmakers are debating ways to extend them, while House GOP leadership is pushing its own health care measure. It would work to manage…...
Americans face higher health care costs as Congress stalls on ACA subsidies
3+ mon, 3+ 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…...
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (332+ words) Today is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning January 1st. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress' failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits have spiked premiums. Monday marks a crucial…...
'Enroll now:' Why experts say you should enroll in the ACA even if premiums spike
3+ mon, 6+ 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…...