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U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., proposed legislation to “stop giving tax dollars to big insurance companies” and instead redirect premium tax credit amounts to people with a Trump Health Freedom Account, which would mirror a health savings account.  “My new…

Vermont will have the highest average monthly premiums for the lowest-cost Silver-tier marketplace plan in 2026, while New Hampshire will have the lowest, according to KFF. The national average is $611. Premiums were analyzed using the lowest-cost premium for a…

Vermont has the highest average ACA benchmark premium in 2026, while New Hampshire has the lowest, according to KFF. The U.S. average is $625. Premiums were analyzed using the second-lowest cost silver plan premium for a 40-year-old in each county…

Centene is putting its money where its mouth is when it comes to individual coverage health reimbursement arrangements. The managed care giant is transitioning more than 700 Indiana-based employees to ICHRA in 2026, becoming one of the most notable endorsements…

A federal jury in Florida has convicted an insurance brokerage president and the CEO of a marketing company for their roles in a scheme to fraudulently enroll individuals in subsidized ACA plans to obtain commission payments from insurers. The scheme…

Republicans on the House Ways and Means Committee are considering a bill that aligns with President Donald Trump’s pitch to directly send ACA healthcare subsidies back to consumers, a source told Politico. The source spoke on the condition of anonymity…

President Donald Trump proposed that federal healthcare funds bypass insurers and be directed straight to individuals in a Nov. 8 post on Truth Social. “I am recommending to Senate Republicans that the Hundreds of Billions of Dollars currently being sent…

The federal government has shut down for the first time since 2019 after lawmakers failed to reach a funding deal, with the fate of enhanced ACA subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, hanging in the balance. Premium tax credits…

The ACA marketplace’s open enrollment period kicks off on Nov. 1, but HealthCare.gov and states have price previews already available. The shopping window will remain open until Jan. 15, 2026, but those assessing their coverage face uncertainty. The fate of…

A Colorado state audit criticized Connect for Health, a nonprofit organization that runs the state’s health insurance marketplace, for its sponsorship practices, financial management and reporting in a Sept. 16 report. The state’s General Assembly requested the audit following Connect…