Starting Jan. 1, 2026 (for renewals on or after that date), a new Illinois law — House Bill 5258 — will require health insurance plans that currently cover dependents to also offer coverage to a parent or stepparent of the subscriber. This marks a significant shift...

As the debate over the future of the Affordable Care Act intensifies, Republicans are laying out a new path for how Americans might receive financial help for health insurance. Instead of simply extending the enhanced ACA premium tax credits that are set to expire,...

As 2026 approaches, a growing sense of unease is taking hold across the country—one centered not on politics or the economy alone, but on something far more personal: the rising cost of health care. A recent national survey shows that nearly half of U.S. adults now...

Recent real-world data reveal a troubling truth for many people who stop taking GLP-1 medications: more than half of them regain a meaningful portion of the weight they lost within a year. According to a large retrospective cohort study of U.S. adults, individuals who...

The cost of health insurance continues to rise year after year, and many Americans are feeling the pressure as they head into another open enrollment season. Premium increases have become a predictable part of the healthcare landscape, driven by a mix of factors...

The IRS has announced its updated contribution limits for retirement accounts in 2026, bringing meaningful increases that will allow Americans to save more toward their long-term financial goals. These adjustments, made annually to keep pace with inflation, affect...

The ongoing federal budget impasse has ramifications far beyond Washington politics. Among the most serious: the future of the ACA’s marketplace premium subsidies is uncertain—and that could mean sharply higher health-insurance costs for millions of Americans. What’s...

Healthcare costs are a concern for everyone, but especially for small business owners and their teams. With premiums rising and subsidy programs expiring, the upcoming proposals from Republicans in Congress could bring significant changes—some of which may directly...

GLP-1 medications, originally developed to treat diabetes, have rapidly become one of the biggest disruptors in employee health benefits. As demand for these drugs—often used for weight loss—skyrockets, many employers are being forced to decide whether to cover them...

Premiums for employer‐sponsored family health coverage have just crossed a new threshold. According to the latest survey from Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF), average annual premiums for a family plan are now $26,993 in 2025 — up 6 % from the prior year. On average,...