Pew Research Center conducted this study to understand Americans’ views of health issues facing the country today, the influence of various groups and institutions on health policy, and the federal ...

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 ...

While not legally mandated at a federal level, health insurance is generally considered to be an essential employee benefit in the U.S. As a result, employer-sponsored health insurance remains the ...

The public perception is that the unpopular business practices of commercial insurers are driven solely by corporate greed. However, complex changes in the dynamics of the health care market are a ...

Why Republicans think that insurance should be tied to employment — and that it’s not essential to have at all. Credit...Photo illustration by Pablo Delcan Supported by By Sarah Kliff Sarah Kliff has ...

The expiration of expanded ACA premium tax credits at the end of 2025 could significantly increase health insurance costs for millions nationwide. Iowa's Republican congressional delegation faces ...

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 ...

Immigrant children face higher odds of forgone medical care and subspecialty referral difficulties compared to US-born children. Federal policy changes under H.R. 1 may further restrict healthcare ...

Health insurance enrollment for 2026 is now underway on New York’s Affordable Care Act marketplace, and state officials are encouraging residents to sign up with upbeat ads reassuring them that ...

When switching to a new insurance plan, there are a lot of factors to consider. On top of that, there’s often a limited window of time to make selections, and choosing the right one out of a list of ...