As states completed the “unwinding” of pandemic-era continuous coverage, Medicaid enrollment fell 7.6% in FY 2025 and is expected to be largely flat in FY 2026, according to KFF’s 25th annual Medicaid Budget Survey.
The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals welcomes the reopening of the federal government but cautions that the short-term funding measure offers only temporary stability while delaying action on the nation’s most pressing health care challenges affecting families, individuals, seniors, and businesses alike.
PBM reform: Employers are finding their own fix
Pharmacy costs remain one of the toughest challenges in employer-sponsored health plans, and comprehensive federal reform is likely a long way off.
Medicare to cover obesity drugs for certain groups next year
Medicare will cover GLP-1 weight loss drugs for specific patient groups, beginning in mid-2026, under a deal the Trump administration struck with drugmakers Eli Lilly and Novo Nordisk.
As the government shutdown continues, public support remains high for extending the enhanced ACA tax credits set to expire at the end of the year, with three quarters (74%) of the public in favor of extending them, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds.
Caregivers need help from LTC insurers
When a long-term care event occurs, family members need help navigating the complexities of daily life while supporting their loved one.
Long-term services: Lots of ideas but who will pay for them?
There are plenty of ideas on how to meet the nation’s need for long-term services and supports, but a lack of will on how to pay for them.
States lead effort to fix America’s long-term care crisis
States are stepping up to respond to the need for long-term services and supports in innovative ways.
Molina exiting some ACA markets as stock price takes a dive
Molina Healthcare is pulling out of one-fifth of the counties where it sells health insurance exchange plans, the company announced.
Molina Healthcare won’t pay commissions on new ACA business
Molina Healthcare announced it will not pay agent commissions on new business on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces.
LTCi makes a difference in family caregiving, study finds
Caregiving can be expensive and chaotic. Having long-term care insurance can make a difference in how families deal with caregiving.
On average, workers contribute $6,850 annually to the cost of family coverage, with employers paying the rest.
A poll shows that health care costs were a top priority even before the government shutdown thrust health care tax credits into the spotlight.
LTCi: The other side of the story
LTCi can be an important part of overall financial planning, but products must be priced correctly.
National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors President Doug Massey has called on state insurance regulators to take decisive action to protect consumers and insurance professionals from unfair trade practices in the Medicare marketplace.
ACA marketplace shoppers experience ‘sticker shock’
Congress’ failure to approve extending enhanced tax subsidies is one factor driving higher premiums in the Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2026.
3 things for consumers to know as Medicare annual open enrollment begins
Medicare’s annual open enrollment began this week with millions of beneficiaries weighing their coverage options for 2026.
6 client questions you must answer during AEP
The Annual Enrollment Period is the time of year when licensed agents and brokers in the Medicare space receive the most questions from existing and potential clients.
Health care in US faces ‘a triple shock’
The scheduled expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits, increasing costs for Medicare and Medicaid, and the impact of tariffs on pharmaceuticals and medical supplies have created what analyst called “a three-headed monster.”
