Affordable Care Act: Latest News, Top Stories & Analysis

Record 16.6 Million Sign Up for Health Insurance Marketplace Coverage in 2025 – What It Means for Affordable Healthcare in America

December 27, 2024December 26, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — America is making history in healthcare access. A record-breaking 16.6 million people have enrolled in health insurance plans for 2025 through the Health Insurance Marketplace, ensuring year-long coverage …

National

CMS Reports Strong Start to 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment

December 11, 2024December 9, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has announced a robust beginning to the 2025 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period, with over 988,000 new consumers signing up for …

National

CMS Reports Progress in Health Care Sign-Ups for 2025 Coverage

December 2, 2024December 1, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced robust early enrollment figures during the Open Enrollment Period for 2025 health care coverage under the individual-market Marketplace. Nearly …

Pennsylvania

Flawed Health Directories: Pennsylvania Study Exposes Gaps and Paves Way for Reforms

November 17, 2024November 17, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has unveiled the findings of a comprehensive study addressing the accuracy of health insurer provider directories. This initiative marks one of the …

National

Inflation Reduction Act Yields Significant Savings for Medicare Part D Enrollees

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Inflation Reduction Act, a pivotal component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s healthcare strategy, has delivered substantial financial relief to Medicare Part D enrollees. New data released by …

Cancer

Medicaid Expansion Linked to Improved Breast Cancer Outcomes

October 29, 2024October 28, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research unveiled in the Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (JNCCN) highlights significant benefits of Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act for patients …

Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Announces 2025 ACA Health Insurance Rates, Offering Significant Savings

October 14, 2024October 14, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) has unveiled the 2025 health insurance rates under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), projecting substantial savings for residents. Through its rigorous rate …

Pennsylvania

Free Breastfeeding Support Available for Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Pennsylvania

August 25, 2024August 24, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) is highlighting an important benefit for pregnant and postpartum women: free access to breastfeeding support and supplies under the Affordable Care Act …

Products and Services

Health Cost Labs Unveils Vindex: A Tool to Revolutionize Employer Healthcare Spending

March 14, 2024March 13, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

PHOENIXVILLE, PA — Health Cost Labs, a Pennsylvania-based healthcare analytics company, has launched a groundbreaking dashboard named Vindex, designed to give employers a new level of control over healthcare costs. …

National / Social Services

Record-Breaking 21.3 Million Americans Embrace ACA Marketplace Coverage in 2024

January 29, 2024January 29, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

WASHINGTON, D.C. — An astounding 21.3 million Americans have rushed to embrace the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace coverage during the 2024 Open Enrollment Period, marking a historic achievement. This …