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Future of the Individual Market: Impact of the House Reconciliation Bill and Other Changes on the ACA Individual Market
In this new Wakely report, we analyze the effects of both the House budget reconciliation bill and the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits (ePTCs). The report highlights that the individual market will look fundamentally different when the full effects of all proposed changes occur. Specifically, the combination of ePTC expiring and full enactment of ... Read more
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The Future of the ACA Individual Market: Policy Shifts and the House Reconciliation Bill
Join us for an in-depth discussion on the future of the individual market and the impacts of potential Congressional and regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar will explore findings from a new Wakely report which estimates that ACA enrollment could decrease by 11 to 13 million as a result of these pending changes, representing a 47% to 57% decline. The report also projects that market average premiums could increase between 7% and 11.5% on top of claims trend. The report’s analysis considers a range of influential factors, including provisions in the House budget reconciliation bill, the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability regulation, and the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits in 2026. Experts will unpack how these shifts may reshape coverage, affordability, and the long-term viability of the individual market.
Whether you’re a policymaker, plan administrator, or healthcare advocate, this session will equip you with critical insights to prepare for the market ahead.
Newsworthy Findings
CDC Panel, Newly Remade by RFK Jr., Questions Vaccine Evidence
New members of the ACIP panel raised questions about the evidence supporting COVID vaccines, and signaled plans to look at other established shots.
Health Insurers, Nudged by Trump Administration, Pledge Reform to Prior Authorization
Major health insurers have agreed to six new commitments that should make accessing care easier for patients while removing administrative burden on providers.
Medicaid, SNAP Cuts Could Lead to Nearly 500,000 Lost Healthcare Jobs: Report
Across the country, 1.2 million jobs could be lost in 2029 as funding reductions to the safety-net insurance and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, ripple through states. The impact would be comparable to increasing the nation’s unemployment rate by one-sixth.
Medicare Go-Broke Date Pushed Up Three Years in Latest Trustees Report
A key trust fund underpinning Medicare’s hospital benefit will go broke three years earlier than previously expected absent congressional action, threatening benefits for seniors. The Medicare Hospital Insurance trust fund will be depleted in 2033, instead of 2036, as Medicare spending continues to outpace the program’s income.
Oz Hints at Impending CMS Rule to Force Drug Price Transparency
The Trump administration hopes to issue a rule this year empowering regulators to “very forcefully” go after companies that don’t share information on drug costs, the CMS administrator said.
Bonus Article
Compound in Rosemary and Sage was Turned into Alzheimer’s Treatment That Boosted Memory and Cut Amayloid
Just for Fun
Math Joke:
Why did the p-value break up with the null hypothesis?
Prior Week
Q: Why did the girl wear glasses during math class?
A: It improved di-vision
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