Short-term insurance plans are typically cheaper than ACA coverage, costing about half as much as a plan sold on state-run marketplaces created by Obamacare. As The Washington Post notes, a 40-year-old nonsmoker in Florida can secure ACA coverage for about $500 a month, while a short-term plan would cost said person about $320.

Enhanced tax credits that have helped reduce the cost of health insurance for the vast majority of Affordable Care Act enrollees expired overnight, cementing higher health costs for millions of Americans at the start of the new year.

Without a fix from Congress, costs for many people who buy health care on the Affordable Care Act marketplace have gone up. Here's what's to know about cheaper choices — and pitfalls to be aware of.

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown.

As Americans are becoming increasingly concerned about the cost of health insurance, with price hikes for many plans expected next year, experts have told Newsweek when it could be cheaper to cover health costs out of pocket without paying for health ...

People covered by Obamacare and Medicaid may see health care costs rise, but for people on Medicare, Biden-era negotiated drug prices are set to go into effect.

In 2026, Special Needs BasicCare coverage is changing, primarily due to Medica's acquisition of UCare's business.

Health insurance costs more but covers more for medical issues, while dental insurance is cheaper but doesn’t cover as many costs. Find out more about how these coverages compare.

As 2026 gets underway, so does some New Yorkers’ search for affordable health insurance. Affordable Care Act subsidies expired on Dec. 31, causing plan premiums to increase an average of 38%, or $877 annually,