Obamacare enrollment drops after premium subsidies expire
Fewer Americans are signing up for Obamacare this year after extra financial help that lowered monthly premiums expired, new counts show.
Jan 15, 2026
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Health Care Economics and Organizations: News and Research on Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
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US House revolt advances Obamacare subsidy extension
US lawmakers voted Thursday to revive health insurance subsidies that expired at the end of last year, offering hope to millions of Americans facing steep premium hikes—and pressuring the Senate to follow suit.
Jan 9, 2026
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On the hook for uninsured residents, counties now wonder how they'll pay
In 2013, before the Affordable Care Act helped millions get health insurance, California's Placer County provided limited health care to some 3,400 uninsured residents who couldn't afford to see a doctor.
Jan 8, 2026
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Trump v 'Obamacare': US health costs set to soar for millions in 2026
Iowa farmer Aaron Lehman was already paying a hefty price for health insurance, but his premium is set to skyrocket in January when major government subsidies expire, after US President Donald Trump's Republican party declined ...
Dec 31, 2025
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Health insurance costs spike in California for businesses, workers after pandemic
The cost of employer-sponsored health insurance in California rose at twice the pace of inflation over the past three years, squeezing workers' paychecks and small businesses alike.
Dec 30, 2025
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Most Americans are happy with health insurance, poll finds
Most folks in the United States are happy with their health insurance, according to a new national poll, but many still struggle with denied claims, delays and rising costs.
Dec 16, 2025
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Plan-switching, sign-up impersonations: Obamacare enrollment fraud persists
Florida resident Keith Jones says his Affordable Care Act insurance plan was changed multiple times this year without his permission. Now the 52-year-old is struggling with his health problems while facing large premium bills ...
Dec 11, 2025
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Health savings accounts, backed by GOP, cover fancy saunas but not insurance premiums
With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop.
Dec 10, 2025
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Subsidizing insurance just props up dysfunction: Empower consumers instead
Congress ended its impasse to reopen the government, but the Democrats' reason for the shutdown remains unresolved: the renewal of expiring subsidies for insurance premiums under the Affordable Care Act.
Nov 28, 2025
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Worried about health insurance for 2026? Read this
If you buy your own health insurance, or had planned to for next year, you might have seen news stories and social media posts about insurance costs going up.
Nov 21, 2025
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