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Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan promises direct-to-consumer subsidies and sharper price cuts
politics1 month ago

Trump’s Great Healthcare Plan promises direct-to-consumer subsidies and sharper price cuts

President Trump unveils The Great Healthcare Plan, promising to lower costs by slashing prescription prices, reducing insurance premiums by redirecting subsidies to individuals, expanding funding for cost-sharing reductions, and enforcing price transparency from insurers and providers, including publishing prices and denial rates to empower consumers.

House GOP Faces Challenges in Passing Healthcare Reforms
politics2 months ago

House GOP Faces Challenges in Passing Healthcare Reforms

House Republicans passed a healthcare bill that does not renew ACA subsidies, which is expected to cause premiums to more than double for about 20 million enrollees, despite internal disagreements and efforts to extend subsidies. The bill includes measures to lower healthcare costs but also increases the uninsured population and reduces government spending. The Senate is unlikely to take up the bill, but some ideas may resurface later.

ACA Open Enrollment 2026: Rising Premiums and Key Insights
health3 months ago

ACA Open Enrollment 2026: Rising Premiums and Key Insights

The 2026 ACA open enrollment begins with the largest cost increases since the law's inception, driven by rising premiums and the expiration of enhanced subsidies, leading many Americans to face higher costs or consider going uninsured. Enrollment runs from Nov. 1 to Jan. 15, with some state variations, and changes in subsidy eligibility may result in fewer people qualifying for financial assistance, potentially increasing the uninsured rate.