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A Look at Medicare Advantage in 2026: What Beneficiaries Should Expect
As the Medicare Advantage landscape continues to evolve, the year ahead brings both new opportunities and important changes for millions of beneficiaries. With more than half of all Medicare-eligible individuals now enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, understanding...
Health Policy in 2026: What May Shape the Year Ahead
Predicting the future of health policy is never simple. Even the best forecasts can shift when unexpected political or economic events hit. But as we move closer to 2026, several major issues are already rising to the surface—issues that will likely influence the cost...
Understanding Illinois House Bill 5258: Dependent Parent & Stepparent Coverage
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...
Republicans Push a New Vision for ACA Subsidies: What Their Plan Could Mean for Health Coverage
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,...
Heading into 2026 with Greater Worry: Americans’ Rising Anxiety Over Health Care Costs
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...
The Hidden Challenge of GLP-1s: Why Weight Often Returns After Stopping Treatment
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...
Why ACA Subsidies Remain a Lifeline for Americans Facing Rising Health Insurance Costs
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...
IRS Hikes 2026 Contribution Limits for 401(k), IRA & Retirement Accounts
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...
Why the Government Shutdown Is Putting ACA Health-Insurance Costs at Risk
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...
What the GOP’s Healthcare Reform Plans Mean for Small Businesses and Employees
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...
