Millions of consumers will feel the pinch when rates already expected to rise will jump even further. Federal subsidies, set to expire at year’s end, are partly to blame.
Tag: Health care
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How the GOP budget bill will affect the cost of California health insurance
In Mendocino County, over 4,000 residents have insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. The “Big Beautiful Bill” means their bills are expected to rise by 66% a month – low-income enrollees could see 400% increases.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Newsom proposes to freeze Medi-Cal enrollment for undocumented immigrants
To save more than $5 billion, the California governor wants to shut down new enrollment for adults who lack legal status and charge premiums. The Legislature has resisted such changes.
Posted inPolitics & Government
Congressmen warn of local impacts if health care spending cut
Rep. Jared Huffman warned that rippling consequences could put older adults, people with disabilities and people with Medicaid at highest risk.
Posted inColumns & Opinion
Haschak: Worries about MediCal cuts and wells, Women’s History celebrated
Supervisor John Haschak shares updates from the 3rd District.