Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared to the number in employer plans), fueled by the availability of enhanced premium tax credits. This […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
In this column, KFF President and CEO Drew Altman explores the state of consumer protections in health care and explains why, even with consumer frustration clear, Congress is unlikely to pursue major new health insurance protections but there could be some modest steps.| From Drew Altman Archive | KFF
The vast majority of Affordable Care Act (ACA) Marketplace enrollees receive a tax credit that lowers enrollees’ monthly payment for health insurance. Established as part of the ACA, premium tax credits were originally available for enrollees making between 100%-400% of … The post Early indications of the impact of the enhanced premium tax credit expiration on 2026 Marketplace premiums appeared first on Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker.| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Health insurers submit rate filings annually to state regulators detailing expectations and rate changes for Affordable Care Act (ACA)-regulated health plans for the coming year. A relatively small, but growing, share of the population is enrolled in these plans (compared to the number in employer plans). However, these filings are generally more detailed and publicly […]| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
Drugs solely approved to treat obesity have minimal to no coverage on most ACA Marketplace plans. Wegovy, a semaglutide approved for weight loss, is included in just 1% of Marketplace plans, while Ozempic, which has the same active ingredient but is approved for diabetes treatment and sometimes used off-label for weight loss, is included in 82% of Marketplace plan formularies. Among ACA Marketplace plans with these drugs on formulary, prior authorization is required by most plans. All plans ...| Peterson-KFF Health System Tracker
