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ICYMI: Rep. Smucker Questions Health CEOs on Rising Health Care Costs
Rep. Smucker: "You would expect if a marketplace is working properly, that perhaps under consolidation, we would see lower or at least slower growing premiums in highly concentrated markets. But that's just simply not happening today."
Navigating an Unaffordable Health Insurance Market | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Expensive premiums affect more than a person's ability to get care when they’re sick.
Expiration of federal health insurance subsidies: What to know in California
Thousands in California who rely on the state-run health insurance marketplace face premiums that are thousands of dollars higher as federal subsidies expire.
Employer Health Insurance Isn't Fitting the Bill. We Need a New Way Forward.
America has a health insurance problem – and it’s only getting worse. These days, most Americans get their health insurance through employer-sponsored health plans. However, that system is becoming increasingly costly, with premiums up 25% in the last five years. And it’s not just individual ...
Texans are tightening their budgets to pay for health insurance after subsidies expired
Many who enrolled in Affordable Care Act health plans are paying steeper premiums this year. That means cutting back in other areas.
Many Obamacare enrollees have switched to cheaper bronze plans. Here's why that could be risky.
Bronze plans — the lowest tier of Affordable Care Act coverage — offer lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs.
Why health insurers face new pressure from GOP on affordability
Policymakers would have to address underlying drivers of health costs to really do something about high premiums.
Opinion | The Health Care Diaries of Five Americans
We heard from 300 people about what they are paying in health insurance premiums after Affordable Care Act subsidies expired.
Health insurance CEOs to appear before House committees as premiums soar
The back-to-back hearings come as President Donald Trump and Republicans face criticism about health care costs.
Trump targets a familiar villain for soaring health costs
President Donald Trump and Congress are intensifying pressure on health insurance executives, responding to popular anger about high premiums and denials.
Fewer Minnesotans have opted for MNsure health insurance. More could drop soon
State officials said higher premiums and diminished federal tax credits mean some people likely feel they can’t afford coverage.
NC health insurance consumers left in limbo by Congress
Despite compromise US House bill to extend ACA subsidies, Senate hasn’t reached a deal. Customers in NC seeing insurance premiums soar.
Trump’s Concepts of a Non-plan on Health Care
The so-called Great Health Care Plan would do next to nothing to lower overall costs or premiums paid by individuals, families and employers.
Video Why one Texas woman married for healthcare
Mila Clarke from the Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition shares why she made the decision to marry her partner so she could join his health plan after her diabetes treatment premiums skyrocketed.
The ‘Great Healthcare Plan’ Leaves Open Questions for People with Pre-existing Conditions
President Trump announced a health care framework that leaves open key questions, including those about out-of-pocket costs, premiums, federal spending, and health coverage for people with pre-existing conditions.
Trump health care plan doesn't help people facing skyrocketing ACA premiums
President Trump announced a plan that addresses drug costs and health savings accounts, but not the health insurance premium spikes millions of Americans are facing.
Trump Outlines Health Care Proposals as Prices and Premiums Rise
The long-awaited plan would leave much to Congress and calls for payments to health-savings accounts rather than insurance subsidies, among other broad proposals.
Trump unveils health care affordability plan
President Trump unveiled a health care framework Thursday aimed at lowering drug prices and insurance premiums, as he seeks to address a major Republican political liability ahead of the midterm el…
Trump unveils health care plan aimed at lowering costs
President Donald Trump unveiled a multipart proposal on Thursday aimed at lowering prescription drug prices and reducing health insurance premiums, as well as increasing pricing transparency. He also vowed to hold big insurance companies accountable.
President Trump Unveils The Great Healthcare Plan to Lower Costs and Deliver Money Directly to the People
President Donald J. Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan is a broad healthcare initiative that will slash prescription drug prices, reduce insurance premiums,
Retired Georgia couple hit with $39,000 health insurance bill after ACA subsidies end
Barbara Brockway and Matt Padula's monthly insurance premiums have doubled after the lapse of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies.
ACA sign-ups fall as higher premiums push people off plans
Nationally, sign-ups are down more than 800,000 from last year.
Illinois extends health insurance marketplace enrollment deadline to Jan. 31
Republican Attacks on the Affordable Care Act Give Democrats an Opportunity to Court Small Business
As ACA subsidies expire, small business owners face soaring premiums. Republicans shrug—and Democrats have a chance to win them over.
Christine O'Brien, UnitedHealthcare CEO for La.-Miss., wants to lower insurance costs. Here's how
At a time when health insurers are under fire for raising premiums and rejecting claims while health care costs continue to rise, Christine O'Brien is trying to grow UnitedHealthcare's book of commercial business in Louisiana and Mississippi.
Trump says he may veto extension of Obamacare subsidies
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he might veto legislation to extend federal health insurance subsidies, injecting fresh uncertainty into a debate that has pitted congressional Republicans against Democrats and threatened to raise premiums for millions of Americans.
Tennessee Health Insurance premiums soar in 2026; what options residents have?
Health insurance premiums for the most popular health plans in the state of Tennessee are rising 39% in 2026, the 4th largest increase in the US.As we look ahea
As health insurance costs go up, El Paso families make tough choices
Texans are seeing insurance premiums rise as health care services become more expensive.
Quick Tip: How to beat rising health insurance costs
A new report from Value Penguin by LendingTree shows Illinois health insurance premiums are up 11% this year.
Gov. Healey promises to announce plan to keep health care costs down
An estimated 328,000 Massachusetts residents who buy coverage through the Health Connector will see premiums increase by up to $25,000, according to the state.
Video Health insurance premiums set to soar as ACA subsidies expire
Millions of Americans who rely on the Affordable Care Act marketplace could see their premiums double or triple after subsidies end, Kaiser Family Foundation correspondent Julia Appleby explains.
Policy Changes Bring Renewed Focus on High-Deductible Health Plans
Policy changes, anticipated increases in premium costs for enrollees, and new standards for health savings accounts may encourage consumers to seek out plans with lower premiums but higher deductibles. This issue brief explores the features of bronze and catastrophic plans, coverage and costs, and the complicated choices consumers face.
Georgia getting funds for health care from budget reconciliation bill
Funds for rural health care comes as thousands of Georgians expected to see spike in health insurance premiums.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Inside Iowa Politics: Looking for compromise on health care costs
Health care insurance premiums are more expensive for millions of Americans as the new year begins.
Hochul: Average health insurance premiums up 38% after ACA subsidies expire
The governor said about 140,000 New Yorkers will face steep health care costs as early as this week.
Pennsylvania business owner says her health insurance more than tripled after ACA premiums jumped
Higher health insurance premiums leave 1M Georgians with hard choices
“My rate went up 620%, more than seven times what I paid in 2025.”
As health care premiums skyrocket, other plans are discontinued in Minnesota
Cook County fears health care crisis as insurance premiums rise and ACA subsidies expire
Md. Rep. Glenn Ivey says the GOP is in trouble over health care premiums
Maryland Rep. Glenn Ivey believes that Republicans will have to address the elimination of the Affordable Care Act tax subsidies with health care premiums rising.
Think 2025 Was a Big Year for Health News? Fasten Your Seat Belts
Raging measles cases, questions about drug approvals and spiking insurance premiums lie ahead.
Health care premiums skyrocket for Wisconsin man as ACA subsidies expire
MADISON, Wis. -- "It's still a shock."
Cook County Health chief medical officer voices concern as ACA subsidies set to expire Thursday
Without an extension of ACA subsidies, premiums are expected to double and triple for the 550,000 Illinoisans enrolled in the marketplace, making it unaffordable for many.
Health Insurance Premiums to Skyrocket for Millions of Americans
Some 22 million Americans will begin to see their health insurance premiums skyrocket after Congress failed to extend certain subsidies under the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to break down what will happen when the subsidies expire, who is impacted and more.
States step into the breach as Obamacare subsidies lapse
Even state governments that want to help can’t completely cover rising insurance premiums.
Health insurance 2026: What Michigan residents need to know about expiring ACA credits
Survey shows 25% of people may go uninsured rather than pay doubled premiums when enhanced subsidies expire, with enrollment deadline approaching.
Skyrocketing health insurance premiums will hit 1.5 million Georgians hard
Enhanced Premium Tax Credits for health insurance are set to expire Dec. 31, and 1.5 million Georgians may either lose their coverage or have to balance hard choices.
Little-known Texas law could help keep health insurance premiums low when federal subsidies expire in a few days
Texas is one of a few states that have this law, giving residents under the Affordable Healthcare Act a little more flexibility.
Healey explores options to cover residents losing health insurance
With insurance premiums set to spike, thousands are dropping coverage or hunting for higher priced plans on the Massachusetts Health Connector
Pennsylvanians dropping health insurance with premiums set to double
One thousand Pennsylvanians now dropping health insurance daily
Nansi Armstrong is living in America’s painful health insurance purgatory: earning too much to qualify for Medicaid but not enough to cover premiums...
Congress flees town as health care premiums set to explode for millions of Americans in January
Congress failed to fix soaring health care premiums before leaving for recess, setting up a big political battle in 2026 as costs spike for millions.
Uncertainty as Congress is deadlocked on health care uncertainty
While millions of Americans will see a big increase in their health care premiums starting January 1. Congress left town for the year after a deadlock on expiring health care subsidies. Chad Pergram has more from Capitol Hill.
Epstein Files Release, Health Care Subsidies, Surviving The Holiday Season : Up First from NPR
The Justice Department releases a vast trove of documents relating to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Also, Congress left Washington D.C. for its holiday break without reaching a deal on health care. Millions of Americans will face price hikes on their insurance premiums. And surviving the holiday season, we’ll have tips on what can be a stressful time of the year.
Coloradans weigh options as health insurance premiums double: ‘If something bad happens, are we going to go bankrupt?’
The Denver Post spoke to Coloradans facing large premium increases about the choices they face as their insurance costs increase.
Concern grows over health care costs in Chicago area as ACA premiums could double in January
Health insurance premiums are slated to go up on January first after the House passed a GOP health care bill that doesn't extend ACA subsidies. People in the Chicago area are bracing for what that could mean for their budgets.
Trump seeks meeting with health insurers, eyes price cuts
U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday said he wants to meet with health insurers in coming weeks in a bid for lower prices, saying that could be another way to lower healthcare costs as millions of Americans face a potential spike in premiums.
Trump to Summon Health Insurers to Ask for Premium Cuts
“I’m going to call a meeting of the insurance companies,” Trump told reporters on Friday at the White House. AHIP, a trade group representing health insurers, said premiums reflect the cost of medical care and that insurers’ margins and administrative costs are regulated.
Here's how much ACA premiums would have risen this year without tax subsidies
Trump to Summon Health-Insurance Firms to Ask for Premium Cuts
President Donald Trump said he would convene insurance companies in the coming weeks in a bid to pressure them to reduce costs for Americans who will see their premiums rise following the expiration of Obamacare subsidies at year’s end.
Millions of soon-to-be uninsured Americans are looking for a medical 'plan B'
In January, millions of Americans will face more costly premiums on their ACA health plans. Some will go without insurance, pay out of pocket to see doctors, and use special prescription drug plans.
Congress leaves for holidays without deal to extend health care subsidies: Here's how it affects you
Monday marked the deadline for Covered California enrollees to select their health plans for 2026, with many waiting until the last minute, hoping for congressional action. But with Congress now on break, those who rely on Affordable Care Act coverage will see premiums climb significantly in the new year.
Video Trump says health care premiums will 'skyrocket' for over 20 million Americans
Pres. Trump says he doesn’t want to extend expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies. He has yet to present his own healthcare plan.
House passes narrow health care package; sets up a vote on EPTCs in January
The House yesterday passed the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703), legislation to expand association health plans, increase transparency requirements for pharmacy benefit managers, and fund cost-sharing reductions for some Health Insurance Marketplace enrollees. The measure advanced by a 216-211 vote and will now move to the Senate for consideration.
Americans Facing Soaring Health Insurance Costs May Get a Lifeline in 2026, Experts Say
By Amina Niasse and Ahmed Aboulenein NEW YORK/WASHINGTON, Dec 18 (Reuters) - Americans facing skyrocketing Obamacare health insurance premiums could still get a break from expanded government subsidies in 2026 through retroactive legislation and possibly a special enrollment period, investors,
Millions of Californians to see health care premiums soar as federal subsidies set to expire
If the enhanced health care tax credits do expire as expected, insurance costs are expected to double, on average, for about 22 million people who get their coverage through the Affordable Care Act.
Stauber votes for Republican health care bill
The bill does not extend enhanced subsidies for the Affordable Care Act. If left to expire on Dec. 31, 22 million ACA enrollees would see their monthly health insurance premiums double on average.
Smucker Supports Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act
WASHINGTON—Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11) voted in favor of the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act (H.R. 6703) and released the following statement:
House passes GOP health bill without subsidies
The vote all but assures that out-of-pocket premiums will more than double for roughly 20 million ACA enrollees.
WATCH: Doctor-lawmaker blames Obamacare for driving health costs higher
House Republicans unveil healthcare bill promising to cut premiums by 11-12% through association health plans and transparency measures for all Americans, among other initiatives.
Centrist Republicans revolt, signing a petition to force a vote on Obamacare funding
The Affordable Care Act subsidies are still expected to expire at the end of this year, however, raising insurance premiums for millions of Americans.
Video Health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket
Millions of Americans are set to face higher health care costs at the end of the year, and it appears that Congress will recess for the Holidays without a fix.
Health insurance premiums to rise as Obamacare deal remains elusive
House Speaker Mike Johnson all but guaranteed that Congress will allow the enhanced premium tax credits to expire at the end of the year.
Republicans need to 'stand up’ to leadership amid health care fight: Democratic Caucus chair
Democratic Caucus Chair Rep. Pete Aguilar (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the ongoing fight over health care legislation in Congress as millions of Americans are set to face skyrocketing premiums.
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a GOP health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums millions of Americans will soon endure…
House Speaker Johnson rebuffs efforts to extend health care subsidies, pushing ahead with GOP plan
House Republican leaders are determined to push ahead with a health care bill that excludes efforts to address the soaring monthly premiums for Affordable Care Act recipients.
House plans Wednesday vote on Republican health care bill
The bill proposes reducing health insurance premiums through cost-sharing reduction payments, among other reforms
House plans Wednesday vote on Republican health care bill
The bill proposes reducing health insurance premiums through cost-sharing reduction payments, among other reforms
Mariannette Miller-Meeks unveils plan to reduce health care premiums
Iowa District 1 Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks and House Republicans are working on a bill aimed at reducing health care costs, but face skepticism from Democrats.
Speaker Mike Johnson battles with GOP centrists over expiring health care subsidies
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a possible revolt from a small bloc of GOP centrists this week over the looming expiration of Covid-era Obamacare subsidies — which will spike premiums for tens of millions of Americans in 2026.
Miller-Meeks says her health care bill would address ‘root causes’ of high premiums
U.S. Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks said Monday the health care bill she is leading in the U.S. House would address the “root causes” behind rising health care premiums while not seeking to extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.
Miller-Meeks says her health care bill would address 'root causes' of high premiums
The legislation would not extend ACA subsidies, but the Iowa Republican argued would bring down premium costs in the long term.
Will Congressional Inaction Force Farmers to Choose Between Health Insurance and Their Farm Budget?
Farmers likely need to prepare for substantially higher premiums and healthcare costs for 2026, unless Congress acts now to address the problem.
ACA shoppers face sticker shock as Congress dithers on health care
With subsidies that help consumers pay their health insurance premiums set to expire, health care shoppers face staggering prices. Lawmakers are running out of time to agree on a solution.
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured
Monday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning Jan. 1. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress's failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits has spiked premiums.
Deadline tonight: Enroll now for ACA health insurance or risk going uninsured
Monday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance for coverage beginning Jan. 1. Many are facing tough choices for their healthcare as Congress's failure to extend pandemic-era tax credits has spiked premiums.
Johnson’s health bill hits snag with GOP moderate drama
Speaker Mike Johnson is facing a rebellion among moderates, which could blow up the GOP's proposed Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act.
Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Lawmakers are scrambling to address skyrocketing health care costs in the final days before Congress leaves Washington for the holidays, with enhanced tax credits that make insurance premiums more affordable for millions of Americans set to expire at the end of the month.
Congress races against the clock to avert skyrocketing health care costs for millions
Lawmakers are scrambling to address skyrocketing health care costs in the final days before Congress leaves Washington for the holidays, with enhanced tax credits that make insurance premiums more affordable for millions of Americans set to expire at the end of the month.
N.J.’s public health plan didn’t spiral — it was driven off a cliff
Over the last four years, premiums have increased more than 60%, driving healthy, lower-cost municipalities out, further destabilized the risk pool, triggering additional rate hikes, and accelerating attrition.
Former Republican congressman on why it's so hard to get bipartisan consensus on healthcare
Fred Upton, a former Republican congressman from Michigan, discusses the Senate's failed health care votes and the political fallout of rising insurance premiums.
House G.O.P. Releases Health Plan That Would Allow Subsidies to End
The legislation, expected to come to a vote next week, would make changes that could eventually affect health care costs but are unlikely to immediately curb rising premiums.
House Republicans propose healthcare plan with no extension of tax credits
With insurance premiums set to rise sharply for at least 22 million Americans, Mike Johnson unveils alternative
House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans in the new year.
House GOP unveils narrow health care package with key deadline looming
House Republicans unveiled a narrow health care package on Friday that does not extend soon-to-expire enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies — the latest sign that Congress is unlikely to avert skyrocketing insurance premiums for millions of Americans in the new year.
Trump signals willingness to work with Democrats on health care
President Trump suggested Thursday that he would be willing to work with Democrats on the issue of health care, as concerns over rising insurance premiums grow. “What a nice group of Democrats,” Tr…
Video White House vows action on health care after Senate votes fail
The Senate rejected competing proposals from both parties on Thursday as subsidies for more than 20 million people are set to expire and send premiums soaring.
California braces for disaster as Congress fails to come to a deal on health care plans
Insurance premiums for nearly 2 million Californians are almost certain to spike in a matter of weeks as a fractured Congress allows federal subsidies for some customers to expire.