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Chuck Schumer Says Trump Wants A Government Shutdown: 'He Doesn't Want To Do Anything About The Crisis He's Created'

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump "wants a shutdown" and is refusing to address rising health costs as Congress barrels toward a Sept. 30 funding deadline, sharpening a fight over expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies that could push premiums higher for millions.

Benzinga

Centene stock uncertainty as ACA subsidy expiration looms: What investors need to know about rising medical costs and 2026 Marketplace risk

Centene’s recent stock drop is closely linked to a combination of higher-than-expected medical costs amid challenging trends in the Affordable Care Act market and anticipation of the scheduled end to enhanced subsidies.

Fortune

'Not Having Health Insurance Is An Emergency': Suze Orman Urges Americans To Budget Now As ACA Subsidies Expire And Premiums Skyrocket

Rising health care costs are about to hit millions of Americans hard. Personal finance expert Suze Orman is sounding the alarm as temporary Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire in 2026 — a change that could cause premiums to jump by more than 75%, according to KFF.

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The Hidden Human Cost of Prior Authorization: Families Caught Between Urgent Medical Need and Insurance Rules

According to the American Journal of Public Health, medical bankruptcy in the United States is still one of the common causes despite the Affordable Care Act.

International Business Times

Obamacare Subsidies Helping Over 19 Million Could Leave Consumers With 75% Higher Premiums — KFF Warns Of 'Double Whammy'

People who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces could face sharp premium shocks in 2026, with monthly out-of-pocket costs jumping as much as 75% as enhanced federal subsidies expire and insurers seek steeper rates, according to new analyses.

Benzinga

Trump slashed Medicaid — now he’s got another health care crisis looming

Tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, expire at the end of the year. But not all Republicans are on board with extending them

The Independent UK

A Financial Planner's Guide to Planning for Retirement Health Care Expenses

Whether you're eligible for Medicare or getting coverage through the Affordable Care Act, make sure you plan for premiums, deductibles and other out-of-pocket costs.

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1.7 million Texans could lose health coverage under expiring tax credits, ACA changes in GOP megabill

Having never expanded Medicaid, Texas avoided most of the looming federal cuts other states will face. But the Affordable Care Act is a different story.

The Texas Tribune

How 17M Americans enrolled in Medicaid and ACA plans could lose their health insurance by 2034

The big tax and spending package President Donald Trump signed into law on July 4, 2025, will cut government spending on health care by more than US$1 trillion over the next decade.

The Conversation

The Supreme Court upholds free preventive care, but its future now rests in RFK Jr.’s hands

On June 26, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court handed down a 6-3 ruling that preserves free preventive care under the Affordable Care Act, a popular benefit that helps approximately 150 million Americans stay healthy.

The Conversation

House tax-and-spending bill and other Trump administration changes could make millions of people lose their health insurance coverage

President Donald Trump has promised not to cut Medicaid many times over the past decade, including in the tax-and-spending legislative package he has made a top priority in his second administration.

The Conversation

Trump's Tax-Cut Bill Would Leave 11M More People Uninsured in 10 Years, Bump Federal Deficit by $2.4T

US President Donald Trump's tax cut bill could increase the federal deficit by trillions of dollars and strip 11 million Americans of health insurance coverage, primarily Medicaid, through 2034.

International Business Times UK

Supreme Court appears likely to uphold Obamacare's preventive care coverage mandate

The Supreme Court seems likely to uphold a key preventive care provision of the Affordable Care Act

The Independent UK

Preventive care may no longer be free in 2026 because of HIV stigma − unless the Trump administration successfully defends the ACA

Many Americans were relieved when the Supreme Court left the Affordable Care Act in place following the law’s third major legal challenge in June 2021. This decision permitted widely supported policies to continue, such as ensuring health coverage regardless of preexisting conditions, allowing coverage for dependents up to age 26…

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Record Enrollment In Affordable Care Act Amid Uncertain Future

24 million enroll in Affordable Care Act; Biden expands tax credits while Trump's future plans remain uncertain.

The Conversation

5 of the most frustrating health insurer tactics and why they exist

The U.S. has made great progress in getting more people insured since the Affordable Care Act took effect in 2014. The share of uninsured Americans ages 18 to 64 fell from 18% before the ACA to 9.5% in 2022. And preexisting conditions no longer prevent coverage or lead to an…

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Over 162,000 Dreamers Cut Off From Affordable Care Act Insurance

A federal court in North Dakota has blocked ACA coverage for DACA recipients in 19 states. Here's what it means.

Kiplinger

2025 Open Enrollment: DACA Recipients Can Purchase Affordable Care Act Health Insurance

Over 100,000 people are newly eligible to purchase health insurance from the federal marketplace. Here's what you need to know.

Fortune

How Dr. Oz could change Medicare under President Trump

What you might expect from Oz if he runs Medicare, Medicaid, and management of the Affordable Care Act at the 6,000-person CMS.

Kiplinger

Premium Tax Credit: Are You Eligible For This Health Insurance Tax Break?

The tax credit can help qualifying individuals pay for coverage from the Affordable Care Act’s health insurance marketplace.

The Texas Tribune

Texas’ 90,000 DACA recipients can sign up for Affordable Care Act coverage — for now

Those enrolled in the federal program shielding them from deportation can enroll through Jan. 15, but a lawsuit and Trump’s anti-immigration stance threaten to eliminate eligibility.

Latin Times

Disgraced Republican Who Voted to Repeal Obamacare Now Needs Money For Medical Expenses After Polo Accident

Friends and loved ones of a former U.S. Representative who voted to repeal the Affordable Care Act are now raising funds to pay for his medical bills after he fell off of a horse during a polo tournament.

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Vice President Harris Criticizes House Speaker's Healthcare And Manufacturing Stances

Vice President Harris criticizes House Speaker Johnson's stance on healthcare and manufacturing policies, highlighting contrasting visions and emphasizing ...

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