Premiums rising 34 percent for most popular health plan
Premiums for the most popular “Obamacare” plans are going up an average of 34 percent, according to a study Wednesday that confirms dire predictions about the impact of political turmoil on consumers.
Study: Trump actions trigger health premium hikes for 2018
The Trump administration’s own actions are triggering double-digit premium increases on individual health insurance policies purchased by many consumers, a nonpartisan study has found.
Report: New evidence of rising ‘Obamacare’ premiums
Premiums for popular low-cost medical plans under the federal health care law are expected to go up an average of 11 percent next year, said a study that reinforced reports of sharp increases around the country in election season.
Poll: Many unaware some health subsidies could be ruled out
With a decision due by summer in a Supreme Court case that could unravel President Barack Obama’s health care law, a new poll finds many Americans have heard nothing about the case.
Health overhaul’s subsidies at Supreme Court
Supreme Court justices have their first chance this week to decide whether they have the appetite for another major fight over President Barack Obama’s health care law.
Varying health subsidies worry consumers
Linda Close was grateful to learn she qualified for a sizable subsidy to help pay for her health insurance under the new federal law. But in the process of signing up for a plan, Close said her HealthCare.gov account showed several different subsidy amounts, varying as much as $180 per month.
City’s insurance premiums jump to 6-year high
The city of Columbus is going to pay $55,000 more to insure itself in 2014 than it did in 2013.
The overall 2014 premium is $315,621 — the highest amount in six years and an almost 18-percent increase over 2013’s premium, which was $260,038.
Health plan sticker shock ahead for some buyers
As a key enrollment deadline hits Monday, many people without health insurance have been sizing up policies on the new government health care marketplace and making what seems like a logical choice: They’re picking the cheapest one.
Poll: Another worry about new health law
Just when the government’s insurance website is starting to run more smoothly, an Associated Press-GfK poll finds a potentially bigger problem for President Barack Obama’s health care overhaul.
Small businesses give exchanges mixed reviews
NEW YORK — More small businesses than expected are signing up for health insurance on state exchanges that opened this month. The insurance markets began
Miss. premiums among highest in health exchange
Mississippi is one of the poorest and unhealthiest states in the nation, and its residents will face some of the highest premiums under a health insurance exchange, an online marketplace that will be run by the federal government.
Mississippi premiums among highest in health exchange
JACKSON — Mississippi is one of the poorest and unhealthiest states in the nation, and its residents will face some of the highest premiums under
Premiums unveiled for health overhaul plans
WASHINGTON — With new health insurance markets launching next week, the Obama administration is unveiling premiums and plan choices for 36 states where the federal
Studies take early look at health law’s premiums
WASHINGTON — Coverage under President Barack Obama’s health care law won’t be cheap, but cost-conscious consumers hunting for lower premiums will have plenty of options,
Businesses seek cure for health care cost surge
NEW YORK — A year ago, Teresa Hartnett was on the verge of expanding her small business. The company had hit $1 million in sales,
Family insurance plans in jeopardy at small companies
NEW YORK — One casualty of the new health care law may be paid coverage for families of people who work for small businesses. Insurance