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As health care insurance costs continue to climb, farm bureau health plans offer a lower cost alternative

Farm Bill health care plans have been offered in Tennesseefor over 75 years. (Tennessee Farm Bureau photo)Affordable Care Act subsidies from the pandemic years made purchasing heal...

Rising ACA Costs Leave Many Unable To Pay for Coverage

THURSDAY, April 16, 2026 — Higher health insurance costs are forcing some people to walk away from coverage even after signing up.About 14% of people who enrolled in Affordable Ca...

Consumer Reports: How to save big on car insurance

Car insurance premiums are higher than ever, averaging nearly $2,700 a year. But you don’t have to break the bank to stay covered.

Eye-opener | On cataract coverage

POLICY-WISE: Cataract, with higher incidence among the elderly, has restrictive coverage in health insurance

What $37,824 Can Buy You in the U.S. in 2026: a VW SUV, a Year of College Tuition, or Healthcare for a Family of 4

If you had an extra $38K to spend, what would be on your list? If you’re a parent of a college-aged son or daughter, paying for college would be a lovely idea. If you’re in need of...

Farm Bureau Plans Are a Less Pricey Alternative to ACA Coverage — With Trade-Offs

Listen: Cheap Health Insurance Isn’t Always Cheap

Across the country, people are choosing lower monthly premiums in exchange for higher out-of-pocket risk. Reporter Jackie Fortiér explains what the shift means for Americans’ healt...

Risk v reward: Tell us if you’re changing your insurance coverage to save money

As the cost of living and fuel costs eat into budgets, tell us if you’re downgrading or cancelling your insurance policies.

Risk v reward: Tell us if you’re changing your insurance coverage to save money

As the cost of living and fuel costs eat into budgets, tell us if you’re downgrading or cancelling your insurance policies.

The Blockbuster Cancer Drug Keytruda Can Cost Over $150,000

One lung cancer patient's single Keytruda infusion hit $162,000 — and experts say millions more will feel the impact through rising premiums unless systemic reforms take hold.

Cheaper, Alternative Health Plans Are Having a Moment, but Critics Urge Caution

Congress' decision not to extend enhanced marketplace tax credits has boosted the appeal of alternative health coverage with lower monthly premiums. Consumer advocates dismiss the...

Why Does Health Care Cost So Much?

Readers, including health professionals, offer their analyses.

Half a Loaf From the Center for American Progress 

How to address the high cost of car insurance in New York

Capital Tonight interviewed two elected officials on opposite sides of the issue.

Lawmakers call for $2.4 billion to be used for healthcare coverage for 450,000 New Yorkers

The Essential Plan is a comprehensive program for individuals with lower incomes who don’t qualify for Medicaid or Child Health Plus.

Nearly half of population now covered by health insurance, says govt survey

But out-of-pocket expenses remain high

Sticker shock: Missourians gamble on higher out-of-pocket costs for their Affordable Care Act plans in 2026

Bronze plan selections surge in Missouri’s Affordable Care Act marketplace for 2026, new data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services show. The post Sticker shock: Mis...

How Much Will That College Cost You? Good Luck Figuring it Out

Long-Term Care Insurance Costs in 2026: A Comprehensive Guide

Did you know that as of May 2026, the national median cost for a private nursing home room has climbed to $11,294 per month? It's a staggering figure... <p>The post Long-Term...

The cost of growing up

A 55:45 equity-debt split leaves most child plans Rs 1 crore short. Here is how to use Sukanya Samriddhi and mutual funds together to fund education and a wedding in full.

Oregonians’ annual health premium costs jumped $1,800

More than 20,000 fewer Oregonians signed up for coverage using the state’s marketplace website, and many more moved to lower-benefit plans after Congress let enhanced premium tax c...

Closing the Health Protection Gap: What Singaporeans Need to Know About The Rising Cost Of Healthcare Financing

A study found that Singaporeans are paying about 23.5% of our current health expenditure out of pocket. The post Closing the Health Protection Gap: What Singaporeans Need to Know A...

Understanding the Basics of Health Coverage

Health coverage can feel overwhelming at first, especially for individuals who are exploring […]

How to make a high-deductible health plan work for you

An elementary school teacher chose a low-price health insurance plan but soon realized she wasn’t clear about what it would mean for her family’s finances. “Once I got the insur...