What 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
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Healthcare Costs
The 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
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UnitedHealthcare’s commercial medical costs 13.9% below benchmark
(By: Elizabeth Casolo for Becker’s Hospital Review ) In 2022, UnitedHealthcare’s total cost of care — based on commercial large
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
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Proposed modernization of the Medicare Savings Programs
To simplify access to the Medicare Savings Programs (MSPS), the Aging & Disability Health Policy Lab has drafted four model
Read MoreIn California Governor Race, Single-Payer Is a Litmus Test. There’s Still No Way To Pay for It.
(By Christine Mai-Duc for KFF Health News) When Gavin Newsom ran for California governor in 2018, his support for a
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What’s the latest on prior authorization reform?
(By: Jakob Emerson for Becker’s Hospital Review) For years, prior authorization has remained among the most contentious pressure points between
Read MoreThat Discount at the Pharmacy Counter May Pack Hidden Costs
(By Rachel Spears for KFF Health News) Next time you go to the pharmacy, you might be offered a coupon
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Hospital at home linked to better outcomes: 7 notes
(By: Giles Bruce for Becker’s Hospital Review ) Patients treated at a hospital-at-home program had lower rates of mortality and
Read MoreA New Medicare Option for Weight Loss Drugs: What Older Americans Should Know
(By Jackie Fortiér for KFF Health News) Starting in July, Medicare beneficiaries may be able to get a GLP-1 prescription
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