Three-Quarters of Public Say Congress Should Extend the Enhanced ACA Tax Credits Set to Expire Next Year, Despite Budget Concerns
New KFF polling finds more than three-quarters of the public say they want Congress to extend the ACA enhanced premium tax credits set to expire at the end of this year. If the credits do expire and the average premium more than doubles, 7 in 10 of those who purchase their own insurance say they wouldn’t be able to afford premiums.
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Annual Family Premiums for Employer Coverage Rise 6% in 2025, Nearing $27,000; Workers Contribute $6,850 Toward Premiums
This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost. Read the news release →
Beyond the Data: The Semi-Sad Prospects for Controlling Employer Health Care Costs
In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman discusses the obstacles employers face trying to control their health care costs, and the reasons why they’ve never been meaningful supporters of government cost-containment efforts. He predicts that premium increases expected next year could lead to a new wave of higher deductibles and other forms of cost sharing for the 155 million Americans who rely on employer coverage.
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Why Might Republicans Consider Extending Obamacare Tax Credits?
KFF Vice President Cynthia Cox takes a broader look at the expiring enhanced tax credits, which Congressional Democrats have made central to their government funding demands, and how they lower health costs for many traditionally Republican constituencies, such as people in southern states, small business owners and employees, farmers and ranchers, older adults, and rural… … more
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Texas Governor Signs Bill to Stop the Mailing of Medication Abortion to Texans
As HB7 is implemented later this year…it is likely that “copycat” legislation will be adopted in other states that wish to restrict access to medication abortion via telehealth within their borders. … more
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2024 Uninsured Rate Held Steady, as ACA Marketplace Enrollment Offset Medicaid Declines
The ACA enhanced premium tax credit has driven growth in Marketplace enrollment and offset declines in Medicaid coverage, holding 2024’s 8% uninsured rate at its near-historic low, according to new Census Bureau data. … more
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‘Health Alliances.’ Can They Make a Difference for Public Health Policy?
States have begun to form “health alliances” as a counter to federal public health recommendations and policies under the Trump Administration. This Policy Watch describes the goals of these alliances, and discusses what effects they may have for U.S. public health policy.
Medicaid, Children’s Health: 5 Issues to Watch Amid Federal Changes
Major federal changes to Medicaid and other health-related policies could impact children’s health in the coming years. This issue brief explores the latest data on Medicaid and children’s health and highlights five key issues to watch as those federal changes are implemented.
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