4 trends shaping rural healthcare
(By: Kristin Kuchno for Becker’s Hospital Review) Rural healthcare is entering a period of widespread change, with financial strain and
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Affordable Care Act (ACA)
Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution
(By Sarah Kwon for KFF Health News) When Melanie Miller saw that her health insurance premium payment was set to
Read MoreUnderstanding Medicaid Cost Sharing and Policy Changes from the 2025 Reconciliation Law
(Authors: Anna Mudumala and Jennifer Tolbert for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 21, 2026) The 2025 reconciliation law makes
Read MoreWhat We Know So Far About 2026 ACA Marketplace Enrollment, Premiums, and Deductibles
(Authors: Matt McGough, Jared Ortaliza, Justin Lo, and Cynthia Cox for Kaiser Family Foundation Published: May 19, 2026) The enhanced
Read MoreThe Average Marketplace Deductible Grew by About $1,000 Per Person in 2026, With More Enrollees Shifting to Higher-Deductible Plans as Enhanced Tax Credits Expired
(Source – Tammie Smith for The Kaiser Family Foundation published May 19, 2026) The average Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace
Read MoreEroding ACA Enrollment Portends Higher Insurance Rates
(By Julie Appleby for KFF Health News) Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle
Read MoreMedicaid Eligibility Levels for Older Adults and People with Disabilities (Non-MAGI) in 2026
(Authors: Alice Burns, Abby Sachar, and Molly O’Malley Watts for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 30, 2026) In 2026,
Read MoreHow employers support lower-waged workers access to health insurance options
(By Gary Claxton, Lynne Cotter, Cynthia Cox, Matthew McGough, Nirmita Panchal, Emma Wager Twitter, and Matthew Rae for The Kaiser
Read MoreNew Federal Medicaid Rules Require One Month of Work. Some States Demand More.
(By Samantha Liss for KFF Health News) Millions of people who apply for Medicaid in the coming years will have
Read MoreImplementing Medicaid Work Requirements: Lessons from Unwinding
(Authors: Amaya Diana and Robin Rudowitz for The Kaiser Family Foundation Published: Apr 14, 2026) The 2025 reconciliation law requires
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