Patient Cost-Sharing Complexities and Consumer Protections
From understanding health insurance terminology like “deductibles” and “copays” to deciphering the contents of a bill, consumers can face various…
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How Does Cost Affect Access to Care?
This slideshow explores trends in how costs affect access to health care in the U.S., including decisions to forgo or…
Marketplace Enrollees with Unpredictable Incomes Could Face Bigger Penalties Under House Reconciliation Bill Provision
New legislative proposals released this week could potentially expose Marketplace enrollees to higher costs if their income at the end…
Deductibles in ACA Marketplace Plans, 2014-2025
These chart collections provide key data about deductibles and other cost-sharing requirements included in plans sold through the Affordable Care…
Expansions to Health Savings Accounts in House Budget Reconciliation: Unpacking the Provisions and Costs to Taxpayers
The 2025 federal budget reconciliation bill passed by the House aims to promote the use of health savings accounts (HSA)…
The Performance of the Federal Independent Dispute Resolution Process through Mid-2024
The No Surprises Act, which was signed into law by President Trump during his first term and took effect in…
Common Homeowner Winter Property Claims | Insurance Blog
By Allen AndersonSenior Vice President and Chief Underwriting Officer, Personal Lines, Selective Insurance In my experience, most homeowners have mixed…
Poll: Public Views “Big Beautiful Bill” Unfavorably by Nearly a 2-1 Margin; Democrats, Independents and Non-MAGA Republicans Oppose It, While MAGA Supporters Favor It; Favorability Erodes When People Hear About Possible Health Impacts
Medicaid Work Requirements Are Generally Popular, But Arguments Can Shift Views Nearly two-thirds (64%) of the public holds unfavorable views…
Prevent Christmas Tree Fires | Insurance Blog
It makes sense that a dry, or even artificial, Christmas tree decorated with lights that produce heat is a fire…
How Will the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affect the ACA, Medicaid, and the Uninsured Rate?
Note: Originally published on May 13, 2025 this analysis has been updated with the latest estimates from the Congressional Budget…