The U.S. House could pass a 3-year extension for subsidies, but it’s likely to stall. Meanwhile, CT may extend open enrollment past Jan. 31.
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Trump’s ACA subsidy stance unclear as CT premium hikes loom
President Donald Trump was reportedly mulling the rollout of a health care proposal on Monday that could shake up last-minute negotiations.
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What to know about expiring ACA subsidies as open enrollment begins
Open enrollment is underway. But subsidies that help lower costs for Affordable Care Act plans are set to expire. Here’s what you need to know.
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Health insurance subsidies due to end December 2025
If Congress doesn’t act soon, Connecticut families could face up to a $3,000 annual increase in health insurance costs. Enhanced subsidies, which made coverage more affordable, are set to expire, potentially raising premiums, reducing coverage, and increasing the uninsured rate, leading to poorer health outcomes for many residents.
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CT health care open enrollment draws record numbers, officials say
A total of 129,000 people enrolled, compared to 108,142 during last year’s enrollment period. Officials attribute the rise to increased outreach.
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Open enrollment is underway in CT. Here’s what to know.
CT residents can sign up for health coverage on the state’s Affordable Care Act Exchange through Jan. 15, and an increasing number of people are enrolling.
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Cost of CT individual, small group health plans to rise again in 2024
Costs will rise by an average of 9.4% next year. Lawmakers say they will introduce a bill next session to overhaul CT’s rate review process.
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Congress passes expanded health care benefits in sweeping bill
Insurers cited the end of enhanced federal ACA subsidies as the reason for rate hikes. But Congress was ready to pass a 3-year extension.
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The public can weigh in Monday on health insurers’ double-digit rate increase requests. Here’s what to know about the proposals.
Insurers that sell policies on and off Connecticut’s Affordable Care Act exchange asked for an average increase of 20.4% on individual plans.
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Public hearing on proposed health insurance rate hikes set for Aug. 15
The public can comment on Connecticut insurers’ proposed individual health plan cost increases, which average 20.4%, at the Hartford meeting.
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Insurers seek average rate hike of 20% on 2023 individual health plans
The steep rate increase requests stunned advocates, who fear people will not be able to afford health insurance if they are approved.
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Open enrollment begins Monday in Connecticut. Here’s what you need to know.
With the pandemic still lingering, Access Health CT is trying to reach the state’s uninsured population.
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Insurance department approves rate hikes for 2022 – though not as large as carriers sought
Consumers will see higher rates in many health insurance plans, though not as high as insurance companies had sought.
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Insurance companies are requesting higher rates for health plans next year. Here’s what you need to know.
The proposed average rate increase for individual health plans next year is 8.6%, compared to 6.3% in 2021.
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Up to 40,000 people could qualify for free health coverage in CT
As many as 40,000 people are expected to qualify for the free insurance.