Americans are feeling the strain already with less than three weeks to go until the expiration of COVID-era tax credits that have helped many people pay for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act.

With just hours left to choose a plan for coverage that takes effect Jan. 1, Arkansans shopping for coverage through healthcare.gov are facing a double whammy of higher premiums and lower subsidies compared with this year's offerings.

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended a little over two weeks ago. Federal workers are back on the job. But one of the biggest fights that helped fuel that shutdown remains unresolved.

Initial new federal data shows the number of Americans signing up for Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 is moderately higher than it was at a similar time last year.

A major deadline for millions who rely on health insurance through the Affordable Care Act is quickly approaching. Dec. 15 by midnight is your last chance to choose a plan for coverage starting Jan. 1.

The extension of the extra financial help to buy Affordable Care Act health insurance is still up in the air. Republicans have politics and policy to weigh.

Most of the more than 1,300 enrollees surveyed in early November say they anticipate that their health costs will be impacted next year if Congress doesn’t extend expiring COVID-era tax credits

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn said recently during an event at East Texas Baptist University that as the end of the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits approaches, lawmakers are looking for ways to address health care that benefit everyone.

But Schwartz said there are still affordable options for health care in Colorado due, in large part, to a new expansion of state-funded assistance. “I will say, if people shop, there are still affordable plans available, about 58% of our customers will be able to find an option for $10 or less a month,” Schwartz said.