Several major health systems are dropping Medicare Advantage plans in the new year. The hospitals are ending their acceptance of MA plans over issues with prior authorization denials and slow reimbursement, as seniors face increased costs on plan premiums.

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

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 America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown.

Many individuals and families missed the initial enrollment window for Health Insurance Marketplace plans for 2026. Don't worry - if you act quickly, you can still get coverage for 2026. Anyone who enrolls by January 15 can get coverage starting February 1.

Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida can secure ACA coverage for about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would cost said person about $320.

WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans enrolled in health insurance plans through the Affordable Care Act can expect to pay significantly more this year after enhanced federal tax credits expired, raising concerns about affordability for low- and middle-income families.

Starting Jan. 1, the Polk County Health Department will stop billing private insurance, a move officials say helps focus care on uninsured and underinsured patients.