Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spikingAmericans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...The Hill8d agoWhole story →Healthmidterm elections
High health costs squeeze workers, even if you have good insurance through a jobAbout 157 million Americans get their health insurance through work. A survey of employers shows a moderate price uptick this year, but workers still say health costs are a top concern.NPR3d agoWhole story →Health
Federal health insurance premiums: 3 years of double-digit increasesFederal employees and retirees will see a 10.9% health insurance premium hike in 2027.MassLive24d agoWhole story →HealthGovernmentfehb premium increase
Listen to the Latest ‘KFF Health News Minute’The "KFF Health News Minute" brings original healthcare and health policy reporting from our newsroom to the airwaves each week.KFF Health News3d agoWhole story →Health
Industry titans’ warning to Congress: Do what we say or health insurance premiums are going upSome of America’s biggest companies say a law aimed at protecting patients is about to hurt them instead.POLITICO1mo agoWhole story →HealthEconomyno surprises act reform push
Newsom faces lawsuit claiming health insurance tax violates Prop 35California Gov. Gavin Newsom faces a lawsuit over a new tax on private health plans that critics say could raise health insurance premiums to help fund Medi-Cal.Fox News14d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyGavin Newsommedi cal funding lawsuit
Most Americans support switch to Medicare for all health insuranceMost Americans now favor government-paid health insurance for all, according to a new poll, as voters across party lines see major healthcare reforms as a priority less than a month before midterm elections to decide control of the US Congress.Reuters19d agoWhole story →Healthmidterm elections
N.J. public workers and taxpayers slammed with another massive increase in health premiumsFacing another year of premium hikes for current and retired public workers, Gov. Mikie Sherrill said she will bring unions and other leaders together to discuss cost-cutting strategies.NJ.com2mo agoWhole story →HealthEconomyMikie Sherrillnew jersey health premium hike
