Health insurance
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Rising costs already affecting 2026 ACA Marketplace enrollees
A KFF survey conducted about a month after open ACA enrollment ended in most states found higher costs are making enrollees rethink their options.
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Senate Democrats announce initiative to rein in “Big Insurance”
In the lead up to the 2026 midterm elections, a group of 12 democrats will develop policies focused on reversing recent cost increases, making healthcare simpler, and taking on corporate greed.
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Insurance executive and marketing CEO sentenced in $233m ACA fraud scheme
Texts exchanged by the defendants revealed a scheme that targeted low-income individuals experiencing homelessness, unemployment, and other challenges.
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CMS rule proposal takes aim at Affordable Care Act plan options
The CMS administrator says the rule would lower costs and reinforce accountability, but critics say it’s designed to steer more consumers toward high-deductible plans.
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CMS proposes flat rates for 2027 Medicare Advantage to ensure ‘sustainability’
The agency is also proposing a shift in the risk-adjustment model traditionally used in the MA program.