Health insurance costs in the U. S. are climbing fast. For families, the average yearly cost is now close to $27, 000. This is a big jump, especially since costs have been going up for three years straight. Economists are worried. When health care costs rise faster than the economy, there's less mo
Insurers are facing a tough year ahead, with inflation being a major concern. A recent survey shows that most insurers are being cautious with their investments. Only a small group, about 12%, plan to take on more risk in 2025. However, there is a growing interest in private markets. Nearly a third
Health care costs are on the rise, and employers are feeling the pinch. With 154 million people under 65 relying on employer-sponsored health insurance, the financial strain is significant. Recent data shows that the average annual premiums for single coverage have reached $9, 325, while family cove
More and more people are using weight loss drugs through their jobs. But these drugs are expensive. This is causing big problems for employers. Big companies are more likely to cover these drugs. 43% of large firms now offer this benefit. That's up from 28% last year. But smaller companies are not
In 2025, families in the U. S. are feeling the pinch as health insurance premiums hit nearly $27, 000 a year. This is a 6% jump from the previous year, mainly due to the rising costs of prescription drugs, especially those for weight loss. Workers are now paying an average of $6, 850 towards these p
Big things are happening in the world of insurance technology. NTT DATA, a major player in AI and digital services, just bought Alchemy Technology Services. This move is all about making insurance smarter and more efficient. Alchemy is known for its expertise in insurance tech, especially in tricky
The government shutdown might make things tricky for Medicare open enrollment, which runs from October 15 to December 7. Even though the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services says updates will keep going, getting quick answers might be harder. Experts suggest taking your time with big decision
Idaho is facing a serious issue with health insurance costs. Many people will soon see their premiums go up a lot. Some say this is because the government is giving too much help to people who don't need it. But that's not the whole story. The truth is, the changes will hit lower-income families th
Massachusetts has made a bold move by ordering insurance companies to cover vaccines approved by its health department, even if the CDC doesn't fully support them. This decision puts Massachusetts at the forefront of U. S. states, ensuring that residents have access to vaccines that the state deems
Employers are bracing for a significant hike in health care costs next year, with a median increase of 9 percent expected. This trend is largely driven by the rising use of GLP-1 drugs for obesity and diabetes, as well as the increasing prevalence and cost of cancer treatments. The survey, which inc
