Health insurance news covers some or all of the costs of routine care, emergency care, and treatment for chronic illnesses. Healthcare and health insurance are terms that are often used interchangeably. However, healthcare, which typically includes elements like emergency room visits, preventative medicine, and prescription drugs, is far different than health insurance which provides coverage for medical services.
Gov. Ned Lamont wants $1 mn to study a government-backed, privately run health plan he calls the Connecticut Option. He folded the proposal into his revised $27.8 bn budget plan
Gov. Maura Healey’s budget trims $100 mn from the Group Insurance Commission, setting off pushback across Massachusetts. The commission oversees health plans
Illinois extended the open enrollment deadline for health insurance plans, giving residents until Jan. 31 to lock in coverage through Get Covered Illinois
Georgia regulators have issued nearly $25 mn in fines against health insurance companies for violating state mental health parity requirements
Brit Group Holdings said it has renewed its Brit US Hospital Professional Liability Consortium 7882 for 2026, extending a facility aimed at U.S. hospitals
Fears of a sharp enrollment drop in Nevada’s Affordable Care Act marketplace didn’t play out. State officials said signups held mostly steady, even as premiums rose
Private health insurance coverage in the US rises sharply with household income, according to new research from GlobalData, released as Donald Trump submits a healthcare reform
Market stress hit US health insurers head-on after the Trump administration floated a 2027 Medicare Advantage payment update that upended earnings math across the sector
Aon released updated findings from its multi-year study of US commercial health claims, expanding on GLP-1 research first published in April 2025
New Jersey Senate unanimously approved SB 2034, adding disclosure rules, limits on preexisting exclusions, and training standards for pet insurers
A slate of new Georgia statutes takes effect January, touching courts, elections, insurance, healthcare, vehicle registration, and consumer protections across the state
Enhanced tax credits under the Affordable Care Act expire, setting up steep premium increases in 2026 for Kentuckians who buy coverage
At least a dozen states are moving to blunt health insurance premium hikes after Congress failed to renew enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act
More than 200,000 Colorado residents are facing steep health insurance premium increases after the U.S. Senate failed to extend enhanced federal subsidies that reduce monthly costs
Arizona regulators issue a cease-and-desist order against RespondersHealth, alleging illegal health insurance sales and unpaid claims under multiple aliases
ACA premiums climb as Republicans focus on subsidies, while employer health plans covering 165 mn workers face 7% increases and rising out-of-pocket costs
Aon finds healthcare costs now outrank talent retention for U.S. hospitals as PEPY spend jumps 9.2% and pharmacy pressure intensifies
A national survey finds 53% of U.S. workers rank health insurance as the top factor in career decisions, fueling interest in ICHRA-style coverage
Illinois rolls out sweeping health insurance laws on Jan. 1, forcing broader drug, screening, and care coverage while tightening hospital disclosure rules
AM Best shifts the U.S. health insurance sector outlook to negative as medical use, GLP-1 drug costs, and weaker risk pools pressure earnings
Connect for Health Colorado, the state’s individual marketplace for people who buy their own health insurance, reports a modest enrollment slide for 2026
Florida activates new laws on Jan. 1 covering state health benefits, pet insurance regulation, and faster refunds for medical overpayments
