The government shutdown has focused debate on the vast sum ($136 billion in 2025, as projected by the Congressional Budget Office) that the federal government spends to annually subsize continually ...

The 2025 Affordable Care Act (ACA) open enrollment period has been a difficult one, as Marketplace enrollees are facing significant premium hikes for 2026 coverage. When Marketplace coverage—which has ...

A major health insurance group reaffirmed that its member plans will uphold current vaccine coverage despite any changes that an influential advisory panel could make to federal recommendations. The ...

Leading health insurers announced Wednesday that they will scale back their Medicare Advantage offerings next year as the health insurance industry braces for decreases in government reimbursement.

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 — in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over ...

While the cost of health care remains the dominant worry among Americans, the process of obtaining prior authorization from insurers has become the most burdensome noncost barrier for insured adults ...

Part-time doesn’t have to mean part-benefits — some major employers offer health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition ...