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Jon Stewart on Democrats protecting healthcare in shutdown: ‘The least they can do’

Late-night hosts discuss government shutdown and Trump sending national guard to quash imagined insurrections

The Guardian - US

Jon Stewart shreds ‘human flat tire’ Chuck Schumer in ‘WTF’ rant over government shutdown

Daily Show host derides Senate minority leader over ineffective leadership and weak jokes

The Independent UK

Trump open to bipartisan health care deal to end shutdown - Roll Call

In impromptu remarks, Trump signals willingness to continue expanded premium tax credits for coverage purchased on government-run exchanges.

Roll Call

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Lawmakers’ health care, government shutdown claims - Roll Call

FactCheck.org digs into each party's claims about health insurance coverage — the issue that has spurred a shutdown over federal funding.

Roll Call

Democrats are embracing the risky politics of a government shutdown to rein in president, activists say

In ‘holding the line on healthcare’ Democrats answered the call to do something in a rare display of unity

The Guardian - US

Costco to start selling Ozempic and Wegovy at discounted prices

The Independent UK

How Democrats are trying to bust Republican lies about healthcare for undocumented immigrants

At the centre of the government shutdown is the issue of healthcare for Americans being stripped by Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’

The Guardian - US

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Health Insurance Tax Credits and the Government Shutdown: What to Know

Previous shutdowns have occurred for various reasons, including border wall funding. But this time, the standoff centers in part on health care and taxes.

Kiplinger

Shutdown drags on amid talk of side deals to get stopgap unstuck - Roll Call

Senators left town for the weekend after more unsuccessful votes to reopen the government, but bipartisan talks provided a glimmer of hope.

Roll Call

Texas could bear the brunt of expiring ACA tax credits. Is the GOP delegation willing to make a deal?

Democrats in Congress want to renew the Obamacare subsidies as part of any deal to reopen the government. Texas Republicans say the policy needs major reforms.

The Texas Tribune

Democrats Shut Down the Government to Obscure Obamacare's Failures

The fight over whether to extend "temporary" health insurance subsidies is really a fight over how best to hide the costs created by the Affordable Care Act.

Reason

Health Insurance Subsidies Hang In The Balance Amid Federal Shutdown

Nearly 90 percent of people in ACA plans currently receive some level of federal assistance to reduce premiums.

International Business Times

Health care providers and debt collectors are biting from people’s paychecks to cover old medical bills

A KFF Health News investigation shows that this aggressive collection practice is widespread in Colorado despite consumer protections.

Fortune

The '100% Overwhelming' Decision: What Do You Do About Medigap?

Choosing your Medigap plan for supplemental insurance can be a complex, confusing, and costly process. Here's how to tackle the decision.

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Millions of Americans brace for shock as Obamacare bills could soar by 75% in 2026

Obamacare premiums are set to spike in 2026 as enhanced ACA subsidies expire and insurers file the largest rate hikes since 2018, potentially lifting out-of-pocket costs by 75% or more for millions.

The Guardian - US

States rally to offset fracturing of federal healthcare agencies: ‘Diseases don’t see state lines’

Changes to regulatory or information environments will help states decouple from federal health recommendations

Roll Call

Rural health fund falls short of estimated Medicaid cuts - Roll Call

FactCheck.org looks at a $50 billion fund that HHS Secretary Robert F. Kenndy Jr. says will “restore and revitalize” rural communities.

Benzinga

Bernie Sanders Says Trump's Cuts To Obamacare Must Be Axed Or Else Premiums Will Rise By 75%: 'No One Can Afford That'

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) said on Sunday that Congress should reverse what he called "Trump's cuts to the Affordable Care Act," warning that premiums could spike by roughly three-quarters for millions if enhanced federal subsidies lapse at year's end.

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Benzinga

'Not Having Health Insurance Is An Emergency': Suze Orman Urges Americans To Budget Now As ACA Subsidies Expire And Premiums Skyrocket

Rising health care costs are about to hit millions of Americans hard. Personal finance expert Suze Orman is sounding the alarm as temporary Affordable Care Act subsidies are set to expire in 2026 — a change that could cause premiums to jump by more than 75%, according to KFF.

GOBankingRates

The Medical Bill That Nearly Ruined My Life — And How I Rebounded

We all know medical care can save your life -- but the bill that comes afterward might just knock the wind out of you. The health policy organization KFF reports that Americans owe at least $220...

Benzinga

Obamacare Subsidies Helping Over 19 Million Could Leave Consumers With 75% Higher Premiums — KFF Warns Of 'Double Whammy'

People who buy coverage on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces could face sharp premium shocks in 2026, with monthly out-of-pocket costs jumping as much as 75% as enhanced federal subsidies expire and insurers seek steeper rates, according to new analyses.

Texas Observer

West Texas Congressman’s ‘Big Beautiful’ Cuts Could Harm Rural Hospitals in His District

Jodey Arrington was the House architect of Trump’s massive tax-and-spend bill that includes steep healthcare cuts.

Benzinga

Health Insurance Costs Will Likely Rise In 2026 As Drug Bills Surge And Coverage Tightens, Say Experts

Health insurance is poised to get pricier in 2026 and coverage could narrow, as higher medical use and expensive drugs ripple through the market, industry analysts say.

The Independent UK

Expect health insurance prices to rise next year, brokers and experts say

Pricey prescriptions and nagging medical costs are swamping some insurers and employers, which means patients may start paying more next year

LiveScience

'We know what to do; we just have to implement it.': Pregnancy is deadlier in the US than in other wealthy countries. But we could fix that.

Cuts to Medicaid and legal confusion around patient care post-Roe v. Wade may prevent improvements in the maternal mortality rate.

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