What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms
What ACA subsidy expiration means for Iowa families as shutdown looms DES MOINES — Iowa Democrats warned Friday that tens of thousands of Iowans could face skyrocketing health insurance premiums or lose coverage altogether if Republicans in Congress fail to extend expiring Affordable Care Act tax credits. Iowa Democratic Party chair Rita Hart said GOP…
Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms
Iowans brace for impact as government shutdown looms DES MOINES, Iowa — A shutdown of the federal government is looming. The U.S. Senate has been working to pass a continuing resolution to fund itself for seven weeks, but the Republican majority has been unable to find the support. While the party has control of both chambers…
Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs
Small business owners, employees worry about higher health insurance costs The ACA and HealthCare.gov have made it possible for millions more Americans and thousands more Wisconsin residents to obtain health insurance. But less visibly, the health care marketplace that the ACA created has also helped support many small businesses. If the enhanced tax credit subsidies…
Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they’re squeezed: “It’s really challenging”
Inflation is creeping higher, with some Americans saying they’re squeezed: “It’s really challenging” For Kasey McBlais, a 42-year-old single mom who lives in Maine with her two elementary school-aged children, the cost of running a household is only getting more expensive, from buying groceries to paying for her home’s upkeep. “It’s really challenging,” McBlais, who…
‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026
‘I’m scared’: Why costs for Affordable Care Act health plans in AZ could soar in 2026 With Affordable Care Act insurance at the center of a federal shutdown, Gilbert resident Steve Gomez fears what will happen to his family’s out-of-pocket health expenses in 2026. Gomez, a 44-year-old married father of three children aged six through…