
About 8% in US Uninsured, Could Rise Next Year
The uninsured rate in the U.S. remained around 8% in 2025, stable but with about 800,000 more uninsured due to population growth. Changes to Medicaid

The uninsured rate in the U.S. remained around 8% in 2025, stable but with about 800,000 more uninsured due to population growth. Changes to Medicaid

Health insurers shape financing and care through provider negotiations, coverage rules, and claims management, but they are only one part of the system. Higher prices

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible federal health insurance beneficiaries may access approved GLP-1 weight loss prescriptions for a predictable $50 monthly copay at pharmacies. Eligibility

Federal health officials released provider- and service-level utilization and pricing data recently, spotlighting ongoing problems patients faced when trying to find in-network mental health coverage.

Adverse selection in health insurance arises when sicker individuals enroll more, increasing insurer risk and premiums. The Affordable Care Act addresses this by prohibiting denial

Personal insurance is essential for building and protecting generational wealth. Key types include life insurance, which provides tax-efficient payouts to cover income loss, debts, and

Prior authorization requires insurer approval before certain tests, procedures, or treatments to reduce costs and prevent unnecessary care. It is common for chronic conditions, especially

A review of ~470K US cancer patients ages 15–39 found survival varied meaningfully by health insurance coverage, especially private versus uninsured status. Young patients without

Insured Americans faced broad access gaps for mental health and substance-use care compared with physical health services, according to an index covering major commercial plans.

~1 in 5 workers would take lower pay for stronger healthcare, showing benefits can matter as much as workplace perks during job searches. Several employers

Cigna Healthcare ranks highest in digital experience among commercial health plans, scoring 684 points, while UPMC Health Plan leads Medicare Advantage plans with 676 points.

Demand is expected to expand as families focus more on child health, rising care costs, and broader support from government initiatives globally. Key growth drivers

The uninsured rate in the U.S. remained around 8% in 2025, stable but with about 800,000 more uninsured due to

Health insurers shape financing and care through provider negotiations, coverage rules, and claims management, but they are only one part

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible federal health insurance beneficiaries may access approved GLP-1 weight loss prescriptions for a predictable $50

Federal health officials released provider- and service-level utilization and pricing data recently, spotlighting ongoing problems patients faced when trying to

Adverse selection in health insurance arises when sicker individuals enroll more, increasing insurer risk and premiums. The Affordable Care Act

Personal insurance is essential for building and protecting generational wealth. Key types include life insurance, which provides tax-efficient payouts to

Prior authorization requires insurer approval before certain tests, procedures, or treatments to reduce costs and prevent unnecessary care. It is

A review of ~470K US cancer patients ages 15–39 found survival varied meaningfully by health insurance coverage, especially private versus

Insured Americans faced broad access gaps for mental health and substance-use care compared with physical health services, according to an

~1 in 5 workers would take lower pay for stronger healthcare, showing benefits can matter as much as workplace perks

Cigna Healthcare ranks highest in digital experience among commercial health plans, scoring 684 points, while UPMC Health Plan leads Medicare

Demand is expected to expand as families focus more on child health, rising care costs, and broader support from government

The uninsured rate in the U.S. remained around 8% in 2025, stable but with about 800,000 more uninsured due to

Health insurers shape financing and care through provider negotiations, coverage rules, and claims management, but they are only one part

Beginning July 1, 2026, eligible federal health insurance beneficiaries may access approved GLP-1 weight loss prescriptions for a predictable $50

Federal health officials released provider- and service-level utilization and pricing data recently, spotlighting ongoing problems patients faced when trying to

Adverse selection in health insurance arises when sicker individuals enroll more, increasing insurer risk and premiums. The Affordable Care Act

Personal insurance is essential for building and protecting generational wealth. Key types include life insurance, which provides tax-efficient payouts to

Prior authorization requires insurer approval before certain tests, procedures, or treatments to reduce costs and prevent unnecessary care. It is

A review of ~470K US cancer patients ages 15–39 found survival varied meaningfully by health insurance coverage, especially private versus

Insured Americans faced broad access gaps for mental health and substance-use care compared with physical health services, according to an

~1 in 5 workers would take lower pay for stronger healthcare, showing benefits can matter as much as workplace perks

Cigna Healthcare ranks highest in digital experience among commercial health plans, scoring 684 points, while UPMC Health Plan leads Medicare

Demand is expected to expand as families focus more on child health, rising care costs, and broader support from government
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