premiums
Coverage of premiums in the Nexus archive.
- Affordable Care Act enrollment drops by nearly 3 million as costs rise after subsidies expire
Affordable Care Act enrollments decreased by nearly 3 million people as premiums increased in 2026 following the expiration of federal subsidies. Congress allowed the subsidies to expire, leading to higher costs.
- New Virginia fund could lower insurance marketplace premiums for some residents
A new Virginia fund aims to lower insurance marketplace premiums for some residents. Marketplace enrollment in Virginia has decreased by approximately 20% this year due to rising premiums and expired federal tax credits.
- These Medicare beneficiaries thought their drug plan was free. Then they lost it
Thousands of Medicare beneficiaries lost their drug coverage due to small delinquent payments, unaware their zero-dollar premiums had increased. Most cannot regain coverage until 2027.
- More middle-class Californians cancel health coverage after losing federal aid
374,000 Californians canceled their health insurance coverage in the first three months of the year due to higher premiums and the loss of federal subsidies, disproportionately affecting middle-class residents.
- Millions of homes in the U.S. are uninsured. NPR wants to hear your story
Millions of U.S. homes are uninsured due to soaring insurance costs. NPR is seeking personal stories about coverage decisions as premiums rise.
- Medigap premiums leap, and consumers have few alternatives
Medigap premiums have increased significantly, leaving consumers with limited options to manage healthcare costs. Millions rely on this supplemental insurance to cover deductibles, copayments, and other expenses under traditional Medicare.