Three states with Democratic leadership—previously known for expanding Medicaid to cover low-income undocumented immigrants—are now scaling back or eliminating those benefits due to rising budget pressures. It’s a notable shift, especially since these states were early adopters of inclusive healthcare policies.

Editor’s Note: This isn’t just about budget cuts—it’s a sign of how even progressive policies can buckle under financial strain. For undocumented immigrants, losing Medicaid access means fewer options for care, which could ripple into public health concerns. It also raises bigger questions about how states balance compassion with fiscal reality.

If you're one of the millions relying on Obamacare for health insurance, brace yourself—your monthly bill might soon take a big jump. Federal subsidies that helped keep costs down are set to expire, and insurers are pushing for steep premium hikes in 2026. The double whammy could leave many scrambling to afford coverage.

New data reveals that health insurance companies are increasingly rejecting claims for prescription medications, leaving more patients to shoulder the full cost. The trend appears to be accelerating, with denials spanning everything from routine drugs to life-saving treatments. Experts suggest insurers are tightening approval processes to cut costs, but critics argue it’s putting patients in impossible financial and medical binds.

Brace yourself—health insurance under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is about to get a lot pricier. A new report reveals premiums will jump by a whopping 75% on average next year for most people. The reason? Pandemic-era subsidies that kept costs down are expiring, and Congress isn’t stepping in to renew them.

If you're one of the millions relying on Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace plans—aka Obamacare—brace yourself: insurers are pushing for major premium hikes in 2026, with some customers facing jumps of over 20%. The reasons? Rising healthcare costs and recent federal policy tweaks.