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Democrats Shut Down the Government to Obscure Obamacare's Failures

The fight over whether to extend "temporary" health insurance subsidies is really a fight over how best to hide the costs created by the Affordable Care Act.

Reason

Health Insurance Subsidies Hang In The Balance Amid Federal Shutdown

Nearly 90 percent of people in ACA plans currently receive some level of federal assistance to reduce premiums.

International Business Times

‘Lying right through his eyeliner’: JD Vance has skipped work again to propagate a fabricated shutdown narrative instead

JD Vance has been the Vice President of the United States for over eight months now, but by some counts, he’s clocked maybe eight actual working days in office. The rest of the time? He’s been either on vacation or busy peddling false narratives to keep the MAGA base entertained.

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Holding America Hostage: Democrats Accused of Betrayal as They Risk Veterans' Care and Military Pay for '$1.5 Trillion Wish List'

A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline.

International Business Times UK

Oscar Health Set For HIMS-Style Moonshot? Shorts Could Burn As ACA Buzz Builds

Oscar Health Inc (NYSE:OSCR) just became one of Wall Street's buzziest policy trades. With ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidy chatter swirling ahead of a possible government shutdown, the tech-driven insurer is drawing Hims Hers Health Inc (NYSE:HIMS) style moonshot comparisons — and short sellers may be sitting on a powder…

Benzinga

How To Prepare For Soaring Health Insurance Costs in 2026

Health insurance is getting more expensive. Experts warned that 2026 will bring increases in premiums, deductibles and other costs but you can soften the blow.

GOBankingRates

Republicans propose $88m in security for lawmakers after Charlie Kirk killing

Funds included in stopgap measure House Republicans released that would fund government through 21 November

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Elizabeth Warren Asks How Trump's Plan To Cut 15 Million From Health Insurance Makes 'America Healthy Again'

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Tuesday she didn't get the chance last week to press Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on what she called the Trump administration's plan to cut “health insurance for 15 million people," arguing Republicans have no credible answer for how such…

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says Trump's Cuts To Obamacare Must Be Axed Or Else Premiums Will Rise By 75%: 'No One Can Afford That'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that Congress should reverse what he called "Trump's cuts to the Affordable Care Act," warning that premiums could spike by roughly three-quarters for millions if enhanced federal subsidies lapse at year's end.

Benzinga

Centene stock uncertainty as ACA subsidy expiration looms: What investors need to know about rising medical costs and 2026 Marketplace risk

Centene’s recent stock drop is closely linked to a combination of higher-than-expected medical costs amid challenging trends in the Affordable Care Act market and anticipation of the scheduled end to enhanced subsidies.

Fortune

'Not Having Health Insurance Is An Emergency': Suze Orman Urges Americans To Budget Now As ACA Subsidies Expire And Premiums Skyrocket

Rising health care costs are about to hit millions of Americans hard. Personal finance expert Suze Orman is sounding the alarm as temporary Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire in 2026 — a change that could cause premiums to jump by more than 75%, according to KFF.

Benzinga

How Is Centene’s Stock Performance Compared to Other Healthcare Stocks?

Centene has significantly underperformed the broader healthcare space over the past year, and analysts remain cautious about the stock’s prospects.

Barchart

Obamacare Subsidies Could Be Reportedly Extended As Shutdown Looms — Millions At Risk Of Skyrocketing Premiums If Congress Misses Oct 1 Deal

The enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), popularly known as Obamacare, may be extended amid a potential government shutdown.

Benzinga

Mark Cuban Says This Is Why Universal Health Care Isn't The 'Easy Answer' To America's Healthcare Woes

Mark Cuban said he believes "healthcare is a right," but argued that simply switching the United States to a universal system is not a plug-and-play solution for a country built around expensive, modern medicine.

Benzinga

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A rigorous accreditation program inspired Texas’ camp reforms. Here’s what that process looks like.

More than 75 Texas camps have met dozens of safety standards to become accredited by the American Camp Association, which can be a lengthy and costly process.

Barchart

Get Ready for Health Insurance Premiums to Rise in 2026: Find Out Why Prices Are Going Up and By How Much

Medical inflation, rising drug costs, and macroeconomic policies are pushing up health insurance premiums in 2026. The average marketplace premium is expected to rise by 20%, with out of pocket expenses climbing even higher.

Benzinga

Obamacare Subsidies Helping Over 19 Million Could Leave Consumers With 75% Higher Premiums — KFF Warns Of 'Double Whammy'

People who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces could face sharp premium shocks in 2026, with monthly out-of-pocket costs jumping as much as 75% as enhanced federal subsidies expire and insurers seek steeper rates, according to new analyses.

Texas Observer

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

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The Texas Tribune

Health insurance carriers request raising ACA premiums by more than 20% on average in Texas

Health insurers are hiking policy premiums in response to proposed federal cuts and rising costs in various parts of the health care sector.

Fortune

Perfect storm to hit Obamacare: Millions of Americans could see insurance premiums surge 75% in 2026

Surging medical costs, pricey new drugs, and the looming end of enhanced subsidies could push ACA Marketplace premiums to their highest levels in years.

The Independent UK

People who get ‘Obamacare’ health insurance are set to see premiums jump by 18%, study finds

The hike is due to rising healthcare costs, inflation, uncertainty over federal policy changes and, potentially, President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to the analysis

The Independent UK

Trump slashed Medicaid — now he’s got another health care crisis looming

Tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, expire at the end of the year. But not all Republicans are on board with extending them

Clever Dude

Why High-Income Retirees Face Bigger Risks From One New Tax Law

If you’re retired with a robust nest egg, a major 2025 tax overhaul—often called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act—probably sounded like good news with its senior deduction and expanded benefits. But for high-income retirees, it cuts both ways: you’ll likely see none of that deduction, yet still get hit…

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3 Reasons Health Insurance May Be Way More Expensive in 2026

You may be among the Americans paying more money for health insurance next year. In fact, you may decide the coverage is too pricey for you to continue having it. Here are the top reasons health...

The Texas Tribune

Texas hospitals, clinics spared the worst of GOP Medicaid cuts. An expected rise in the uninsured rate could change that.

Texas clinics, in particular, are worried about their ability to meet patient needs once people begin losing insurance under changes from Republicans’ recent megabill.

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