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As the government shutdown reaches one month with no deal in sight to extend pandemic-era health insurance subsidies, state exchanges are rolling out health plans without the tax credits included. This means much higher premiums for certain enrollees under ...

If you’re among the roughly 165 million Americans who get your health coverage through work, not the government, you might be wondering: Is my plan next, now that health insurance premiums for Affordable Care Act plans are set to rise next year?

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House Speaker Mike Johnson said he will not call for a vote on extending enhanced subsidies for people buying insurance through the Affordable Care Act. That effectively guarantees the subsidies will expire at the end of the month and premiums will spike ...

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The author argues that market distortions incentivize insurers to increase costs, not control them. Employer-based health insurance stifles competition and leads to consolidation among pharmacies and physician practices. The article suggests giving ...