Health Insurance
Health insurance news and analysis, with coverage of general health insurance trends, major medical insurance, disability insurance, dental insurance, vision plans, telemedicine plans, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term health insurance, the Affordable Care Act public exchange program, and more.
Americans Are More Worried About Health-Care Costs Than Gas or Groceries
By Miquéla V ThorntonMore than four in 10 voters plan to cast ballots with their health insurance bills top of mind this November, a KFF report finds.
January 22, 2026
5 Key Medicare Provisions in the $1.2T House Spending PackageDebate on the package began on the floor today. A vote could occur tonight.
January 21, 2026
10 Unhealthiest States in America: 2026Mortality rates improved nationally, the United Health Foundation finds, while several measures, such as homelessness and unemployment, worsened.
January 15, 2026
UnitedHealth Schools Senate Committee on Patient Risk ScoringInvestigators found that the company's health assessment teams spotted ominous signs that patients' own doctors had missed.
January 13, 2026
12 Best States to Raise a Family: 2026These locations combine affordability with safety, jobs and access to quality education, health care and entertainment, research finds.
January 13, 2026
Trump Seems Uncertain About Senate ACA Subsidy Extension BillHe told a reporter he "might" veto an extension bill.
January 12, 2026
10 Healthiest States in America: 2026Researchers used 99 data points, from doctor availability to excessive drinking rates to economic health.
January 09, 2026
House OKs Affordable Care Act subsidy boost extension by 230-196 voteOne question is whether interest in the issue could create openings for retirement or health account legislation.