Learn how health insurance covers preexisting conditions under the Affordable Care Act, ensuring you get necessary coverage without higher premiums.

Experts point to several factors behind the surge in health insurance prices, including general inflation, the growing use of high-cost prescription drugs, and consolidation among medical providers.

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown.

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida can secure ACA coverage for about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would cost said person about $320.

For instance, even without congressional intervention, subsidies will not go away entirely. They will be smaller, though, and there is an upper income limit — a cutoff for households earning more than four times the poverty level, which comes to $62,600 for an individual and $84,600 for a couple for 2026.

The new year could bring dramatic changes to health care. Michigan doctors highlight the top 5 things they expect to see in 2026.

Learn how to obtain dental insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace, whether bundled with a health plan or as a stand-alone product, for complete coverage.

For anyone considering moving overseas—but especially older folks—health insurance is a critical consideration. If you think that Medicare will cover your health care costs outside of the United States, think again. It only applies under limited ...

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