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Struggling with medical costs? You’re not alone

A staggering number of US adults struggling to cover medical costs, with nearly one in three curtailing medication use to make ends meet

The Independent UK

Obamacare expiration will have ‘death spiral’ effect on US healthcare – experts

End of subsidies after failed legislation will have serious and damaging impact on entire sector, policy experts say

The Guardian - US

Where Inflation Hit the Middle Class Hardest in 2025

Some areas have been hit harder than others, especially for middle-class households. This includes food, housing, healthcare and child care costs.

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Health Costs Expected to Triple as Senate Republicans Advocate $1,500 HSA Solution

A 55-year-old couple could see annual premiums jump from $7,225 to $24,535 as Senate Republicans propose HSA deposits instead of extending ACA subsidies.

International Business Times UK

Why Trump and his Republican allies can’t agree on an Obamacare fix

ANALYSIS: President Trump’s call for giving payments directly to Americans makes passing anything harder for Republicans, but there’s little appetite for shoring up Obamacare even with a deadline imminent, writes John Bowden

The Independent UK

Trump reportedly seeks to extend ACA subsidies as affordability push finds common ground with Mamdani; Centene, Oscar shares jump

Centene, which is a top participant in public health exchanges, jumped 8%, Molina Healthcare rallied 5%, and Oscar Health soared 24%.

Fortune

Find the Right Health Plan During Open Enrollment

You may face sharply higher out-of-pocket costs for health care next year. Use our guide to select an insurance plan that meets your needs at the best price.

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Barring a Sharp Shift, Health Insurance Costs Will Skyrocket

Many of the 24 million working and middle-class Americans insured through the Affordable Care Act may forgo insurance if their bills multiply.

Capital & Main

Senate votes to reopen the government as the future of health care subsidies remains uncertain

Republicans are split about whether to vote to extend enhanced tax credits for the health care marketplace while Democrats do not trust GOP to follow through

The Independent UK

An emerging shutdown deal doesn't extend expiring health subsidies. Here's what could happen to them

A legislative package that could end the weekslong government shutdown leaves out any clear resolution on the expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits that have made private health insurance less costly for millions

The Independent UK

Dow futures rise as enough Democrats join Republicans to end the shutdown and 'surrender' on ACA subsidies

The breakthrough comes as Transportation Secretary Scott Duffy has issued dire warnings about air travel ahead of Thanksgiving.

Fortune

These GOP states would suffer the biggest blows if Affordable Care Act subsidies expire, analysts say

"While a relatively small share of the national population gets their coverage through the ACA Marketplaces, in some districts, the number of ACA enrollees could be enough to swing a close election."

Fortune

Obamacare is still on Trump’s mind — but outlook appears doubtful - Roll Call

President Trump wants to talk with Democratic lawmakers about the Affordable Care Act, but an election year would complicate negotiations.

Roll Call

'Zero Confidence': Experts Warn It's Too Late To Implement GOP's Proposed ACA Changes

With open enrollment for Affordable Care Act coverage in full swing, experts are warning that Congress may have run out of time to implement the health policy changes Republicans are demanding. As both parties remain locked in a budget standoff, millions of Americans could soon face higher premiums and reduced…

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Hakeem Jeffries, Chuck Schumer Blast Trump's White House Bathroom Makeover: 'Millions Of Americans Will Face...Quadruple Health Insurance Premiums'

President Donald Trump came under fire on Friday for focusing on a White House bathroom renovation.

The Texas Tribune

Texas ACA insurers hike monthly premiums by 35% on average

The amount Texans will pay toward their ACA premiums will likely rise more steeply, with enhanced subsidies set to expire.

The Texas Tribune

Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.

The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.

Axios

The ACA premium surge hits home

States started notifying residents they could be on the hook for thousands more dollars in out-of-pocket costs.

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The Independent UK

Health insurance open enrollment begins this weekend. Americans face higher prices and less help as shutdown drags on

More than 24 million people enrolled in individual plans for 2025

Roll Call

Union call to reopen government exposes pain point for Democrats - Roll Call

Federal employee union president said both sides have “made their point” and it’s time to reopen the federal government.

Benzinga

Inflation Vs. Reality: Bilello Slams 'Clearly Wrong' Government Data Claiming Health Insurance Prices Fell 18%—Costs 'Only Go In One Direction'

Charlie Bilello, the chief market strategist at Creative Planning, has sharply criticized official government inflation data, calling its calculation for health insurance “absurd” and “clearly wrong.”

Benzinga

Weight Loss Drugs Are Quietly Exploding Employer Health Insurance Costs: 'There Is A Quiet Alarm Bell Going Off'

Employer-sponsored health insurance costs rose for a third straight year in 2025, with average family premiums approaching $27,000, according to KFF's annual Employer Health Benefits Survey released on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

The average family is now spending $27,000 a year on health insurance, report finds

Workers pay 26 percent of family premiums while employers cover the remaining 74 percent, KFF’s annual Employer Health Benefits Survey found

Fortune

The 'quiet alarm bell' on U.S. health costs: Employers are backed into a corner, and workers are paying the price

Family premiums neared about $27,000 in 2025 and could climb further next year, intensifying pressure on employers to raise deductibles, tighten GLP‑1 coverage, and redesign plans.

Reason

Don't Extend Obamacare Subsidies To End the Government Shutdown

Government interference in health care should be reduced, not expanded.

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