Learn what direct premiums written are, how they represent insurance growth, and their distinction from gross premiums.

Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new report from KFF. This makes 2024 the second straight year in which premiums increased by 7%, ...

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The Congressional Budget Office has estimated that the expiration of enhanced subsidies for Affordable Care Act plans – which are set to expire in 2026 – could drive up premiums in the individual ...

Even charging a dollar premium for healthcare benefits can discourage some low-income individuals from getting coverage, but price isn’t the only factor involved, according to a study in Health ...

Affordable Care Act premiums are expected to rise an average of 18% in 2026, according to the Peterson KFF Health System Tracker. In 2026, 312 insurers nationwide are participating in the ACA ...

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