The Only Defensible Obamacare Deal
Updated [hour]:[minute] [AMPM] [timezone], [monthFull] [day], [year] NEW YORK (AP) — The number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year, initial new federal data shows, even as subsidies set to expire at the end of 2025 will
The Affordable Care Act (ACA), also known as Obamacare, currently offers premium tax credits to assist those who struggle to afford health insurance, decreasing monthly payments for those who purchase their own health insurance. During the pandemic, these tax credits were temporarily expanded, qualifying more individuals for benefits. These credits are set to expire at
Krisanapong Detraphiphat | Moment | Getty Images Rising health-care expenses as part of an overall increase in the cost of living are forcing some Americans — including higher earners — to make tough financial choices. In 2026, employees could see their total health benefit cost increase by 6.7% on average, pushing the average cost per
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With the tax-free money in a health savings account, a person can pay for eyeglasses or medical exams, as well as a $1,700 baby bassinet or a $300 online parenting workshop. Those same dollars can’t be used, though, to pay for most baby formulas, toothbrushes — or insurance premiums. President Donald Trump and some Republicans
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