2026 price hikes hit ACA health insurance plans
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Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year. The hospitals are ending their acceptance of MA plans over issues with prior authorization denials and slow reimbursement, as seniors face increased costs on plan premiums.
Millions of Low Income Americans Can Still Secure Cheap Health Insurance and Family Health Insurance Plans Today Through Sonata Care For many families searching for health insurance cheap enough to fit their budget,
January 15 is the final deadline to enroll in an ACA Marketplace plan for 2026. Many small business owners, older adults, and self-employed individuals find themselves in a difficult moment, as Congress has thus far failed to deliver an extension of the enhanced premium tax credits that help more than 24 million Americans,
Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown.
Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.
Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida can secure ACA coverage for about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would cost said person about $320.
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Why Americans are facing rising health insurance costs
Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.
Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.
In 2026, Special Needs BasicCare coverage is changing, primarily due to Medica's acquisition of UCare's business.
Colorado's health insurance open enrollment period is heading into its final stretch, with Jan. 15 as the last day to enroll in coverage for 2026. Those who enroll by Jan. 15 will have new coverage starting Feb.
Anyone looking to sign up for health and dental plans through Access Health CT now has until the end of January.