Nation Nov 02 Why are Americans paying more for health insurance? Experts give 3 reasons By Hannah Grabenstein
Health Oct 15 Medicare open enrollment starts now. These changes will arrive in 2027 Open enrollment comes as inflation adds pressure on seniors whose healthcare costs have risen and as midterm elections are weeks away. Voters have consistently said cost-of-living is a major concern. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Nation Jun 29 About 3 million people have dropped Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise The Department of Health and Human Services suggests the 13% drop is due to a federal crackdown on fraudulent enrollmentut, but health analysts believe it's more likely related to the Jan. 1 expiration of federal subsidies. By Ali Swenson, Associated Press
Health Jun 10 Trump administration warns hundreds of hospitals to increase price transparency or face fines The Trump administration has warned more than 500 hospitals that they are failing to provide the public with basic pricing information — arguing that the lack of disclosure is keeping healthcare costs higher than they should be. By Josh Boak, Associated Press
Nation May 22 Advocacy group sues Trump administration over access to abortion for veterans An advocacy group has filed suit against the Trump administration over its decision to reinstate a near-ban on abortions for veterans and their family members who depend on the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for healthcare. By Russ Bynum, Associated Press
May 19 Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows By Ali Swenson, Associated Press The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000. Continue reading
May 12 Trump has a proposal to expand fertility benefits. Here's how that would work By Maria Ramirez-Uribe President Donald Trump announced a new proposed rule Monday that would allow employers to provide standalone health insurance coverage for fertility benefits. Continue reading
Feb 22 Greenland prime minister says 'no thank you' to Trump's hospital ship By Jamey Keaten, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press U.S. President Donald Trump said he would deploy a hospital ship to Greenland, alleging that many people there are sick and not receiving care. Greenland's Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen responded, "It’s a no thank you from here."… Continue reading
Dec 21 Watch 6:46 As medication costs rise, decreasing insurance coverage has deadly consequences By Marisa Wojcik, Wisconsin Public Television The rising cost of health care is among Americans’ biggest worries, according to recent year-end polls. Insurance coverage for prescription drugs has been decreasing as their prices have been increasing. As PBS Wisconsin’s Marisa Wojcik reports, not all health plans… Continue watching
Oct 14 WATCH: Senate gavels in as Johnson warns this shutdown could be longest in U.S. history By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press It's a highly unusual mass layoff widely seen as way to seize on the shutdown to reduce the scope of government. Vice President JD Vance has warned of "painful" cuts ahead, even as employee unions sue. Continue reading