April DemboskyFeb 12, 2026 Ocean McIntyre goes through a file folder of health insurance claims and denial letters at her home in Panorama City on Feb. 10, 2026. Â (Jules Hotz for KQED) When Ocean McIntyre started having vision problems at age 34, her health plan took a month to authorize a doctor visit. When pressure
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Millions may drop ACA coverage — and raise health insurance costs for everyone else
If you are in this position reach out to us, there may be more affordable option that you can qualify for. www.AZhealth.us | Andy Orlikoff | 623-742-3878 Greg Iacurci Millions of people are likely to drop their health insurance now that enhanced premium subsidies for consumers who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplace
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Bruce Japsen Even before the Trump administration said the 2027 Medicare Advantage payment rate will be flat, insurers were pulling back from unprofitable markets.But rising costs coupled by flat rates could trigger further withdrawals of health insurers from states and counties across the country, disrupting the choice of plan for millions of older adults enrolled
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Christy Bieber Retirees on Medicare Advantage are missing out on crucial coverage, and their health could suffer because of it. Many seniors choose a Medicare Advantage plan over traditional Medicare because they hope the plan will provide broader coverage. In fact, an estimated 32.8 million people — more than half of all Medicare recipients —
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The Great Medicare U-Turn: How to Switch Back to Original Medicare If you’ve spent the last year realizing that “Advantage” doesn’t always feel like an advantage, you aren’t alone. Maybe your favorite specialist left the network, or you’re tired of asking for “prior authorization” just to get an MRI. The good news? If you’re reading
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