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As the government shutdown continues in Washington, the fight over the tax credits from the Affordable Care Act sits at the center of it. With those tax credits set to expire, just about all Democrats have been fighting with Republicans on extending them. According to doctors, there is concern that if the tax credits don’t continue, more people could become uninsured …

Ginny Murray says she and her husband, Chaz, are out of options for health insurance. In January, their premiums are expected to rise higher than they’ve ever gone up before, putting the cost out of reach. The Arkansas couple plan to drop their coverage, betting their savings will be enough if unexpected illness strikes. “Our plan is to keep putting …

As health insurance prices are surging, some companies are covering their employees’ medical plans. Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR hide caption toggle caption Getty Images/Emily Bogle/NPR NPR’s series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what’s driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live? Fill out …

Federal employees and annuitants are heading for yet another year of large increases to their health insurance premiums, in both the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program and the Postal Service Health Benefits (PSHB) program. The Office of Personnel Management announced Thursday that FEHB participants will pay an average of 12.3% more toward their insurance premiums starting in January 2026 …

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks at a press conference in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday with other members of Senate Democratic leadership following two failed votes to fund the government. Nathan Posner/Anadolu/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Nathan Posner/Anadolu/Getty Images A fight over health policy drove the current federal government shutdown. At issue is the cost of premiums for …

Minnesota health insurance premiums will rise sharply in 2026  MPR News Officials warn Minnesotans health care premiums could spike without ACA tax credit extension  CBS News Minnesota health insurance rates to increase in 2026  InForum Legislative Update from Rep. Klevorn  MN House of Representatives (.gov) State Auditor Blaha calls for federal action on looming health care costs amid government shutdown  WTIP Source link

Vance says he’ll talk Obamacare premiums with Schumer — but only with government open  Politico ‘Troller-in-chief’: Joe Scarborough fact-checks JD Vance’s divisive false statements  MSNBC News Gavin Newsom Trolls JD Vance With Unhinged ‘Couch Intimacy’ AI Video  The Daily Beast Gavin Newsom Drops Four-Word Smackdown on Vance’s Claim About Democrats Wanting ‘Free Health Care for Illegals’  Yahoo Republicans Debate Sweeping Cuts as Shutdown Grips …

Up ,up, and away: 2026 health insurance premiums set to double for millions of Floridians  Florida Phoenix Health care costs are soaring. Blame insurers, drug companies — and your employer  NPR Why your health insurance may soon cost a lot more  The Washington Post Health care inflation rises as patients, employers brace for biggest jump in health spending in 15 years  CNBC Surging health …

Leighanne Safford and her husband, Lorry, pay just $278 a month for health insurance. But starting Jan. 1, their monthly premium could jump to as much as $1,800. Safford’s family is among the millions who could be forced to pay hundreds of dollars more for their health insurance premiums next year as enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies expire at the …

Health insurance premiums are set to skyrocket in the coming months, which has prompted many progressive advocates to remind Americans that a less expensive alternative is possible. As The Washington Post reported on Friday, the cost of health insurance is “on track for their biggest jump in at least five years” thanks in part to the actions of congressional Republicans …