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Millions of Americans brace for shock as Obamacare bills could soar by 75% in 2026

Obamacare premiums are set to spike in 2026 as enhanced ACA subsidies expire and insurers file the largest rate hikes since 2018, potentially lifting out-of-pocket costs by 75% or more for millions.

Fortune

$States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’$

States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’

Changes to regulatory or information environments will help states decouple from federal health recommendations

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Rural health fund falls short of estimated Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks at a $50 billion fund that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenndy Jr. says will “restore and revitalize” rural communities.

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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

'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

The Medical Bill That Nearly Ruined My Life — And How I Rebounded

We all know medical care can save your life -- but the bill that comes afterward might just knock the wind out of you. The health policy organization KFF reports that Americans owe at least $220...

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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.

Benzinga

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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.

Texas Observer

Health Insurance Costs Will Likely Rise In 2026 As Drug Bills Surge And Coverage Tightens, Say Experts

Health insurance is poised to get pricier in 2026 and coverage could narrow, as higher medical use and expensive drugs ripple through the market, industry analysts say.

Benzinga

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers, which means patients may start paying more next year

The Independent UK

'We know what to do; we just have to implement it.': Pregnancy is deadlier in the US than in other wealthy countries. But we could fix that.

Cuts to Medicaid and legal confusion around patient care post-Roe v. Wade may prevent improvements in the maternal mortality rate.

LiveScience

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.

The Texas Tribune

Woman faces more than $20,000 in medical bills after wild bat flies into her mouth

‘It’s actually a pretty funny story — if it weren’t for the horrible medical bill that came with it,’ Erica Kahn says

The Independent UK

1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill

Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story.

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Woman On Ozempic Goes Online For Advice About Her BF, Gets A Mental Health Diagnosis Instead

Do you think using Ozempic to lose weight is cheating?

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2 Important Medicare Issues That Suze Orman Wants You To Understand

Living on a fixed income is hard, which is why many Americans depend on Medicare to help with medical expenses. But Medicare isn't static, and it's important to stay up to date with changes, whether...

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Rural hospitals brace for financial hits or even closure under Republicans' $1 trillion Medicaid cut

States and rural health advocacy groups are sounding the alarm that Congress’ slashing of Medicaid will devastate already financially fragile rural hospitals

The Texas Tribune

Here’s what’s in Trump’s GOP megabill and how it will affect Texans

The wide-ranging bill is the vehicle for much of Trump’s domestic policy agenda, containing key changes that will affect daily life for millions of Texans.

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Here's how millions of people could lose health insurance if Trump's tax bill becomes law

Roughly 11.8 million adults and kids will be at risk for losing health insurance if Republicans’ domestic policy package becomes a law

Latin Times

Republican Senator Declares Americans Will 'Get Over' Medicaid Cuts in Trump's 'Big, Beautiful Bill'

Sen. Mitch McConnell, representing one of the top Medicaid-dependent states, dismissed fears of GOP losses over proposed cuts.

The Independent UK

More employers are sending workers shopping for their own health coverage

More employers are putting health insurance decisions in the hands of workers

Kiplinger

How to Appeal a Health Insurance Denial

If your insurer refuses to pay for a treatment or procedure that you believe should be covered, use our guide to appeal.

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Fact-checking Trump’s claims about Medicaid cuts in GOP bill

House bill alters healthcare programme significantly despite Trump claiming cuts target only ‘waste, fraud and abuse’.

The Conversation

Work requirements are better at blocking benefits for low-income people than they are at helping those folks find jobs

Republican lawmakers have been battling over a bill that includes massive tax and spending cuts. Much of their disagreement has been over provisions intended to reduce the cost of Medicaid.

Roll Call

Q&A on Trump’s prescription drug pricing executive order - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said his executive order on drug prices would lower some prices in half or more. But the details are scant.

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