September 29, 2026 What to Know: CMS Announces 2027 MA, Prescription Drug Rates CMS this week announced average premiums for Medicare Advantage (MA) and prescription drug plans would remain stable for 2027.
September 24, 2026 CMS Removes 760k from ACA Plans CMS this week announced it is removing 760,000 people from Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans across the U.S.
September 22, 2026 What to Know: PID Releases 2027 Insurance Rates Pennie individual insurance premiums will increase nearly 16 percent for 2027 as federal health policy changes lead to more uncompensated care, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department (PID) announced this month.
July 28, 2026 ACA Sign-ups Drop after Subsidies Lapse The end of enhanced premium tax credits had a significant impact on coverage across Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces.
July 06, 2026 Newly Introduced Legislation Here’s a look at some of the upcoming legislation coming to the Pennsylvania General Assembly that’s on our radar.
July 06, 2026 Key MA Prior Authorization Bill Advances The House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health last month advanced a HAP-endorsed bill to streamline prior authorization for Medicare advantage plans.
July 01, 2026 Millions Drop ACA Insurance Coverage after Open Enrollment Over 3 million Americans, including nearly 80,000 Pennsylvanians, have dropped coverage on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces this year.
June 12, 2026 Pennsylvania Fiscal Watchdog Flags Medicaid Losses Pennsylvania’s Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) says Medicaid coverage losses due to last year’s federal budget reconciliation (H.R. 1) have already started, forcing hospitals to absorb more uncompensated care.
June 08, 2026 Concerning Outlook for Rural Hospitals A third of Pennsylvania’s rural hospitals are at risk of closing as payment for health care services continues to lag behind the cost of delivering care, a national report found.
May 18, 2026 3 Ways ACA Marketplaces will Change in 2027 and Beyond Plans on Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces are changing in 2027.