#CancerSupport #HealthcareCosts #FinancialAid
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 months ago. My first concern was how expensive treatment would be.
Loss of income and added expenses make outside support a crucial lifeline.
When I read about James Van Der Beek's death at age 48, I felt for his family.
#AffordableCareAct #HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts
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Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically cut -- but it remains to be seen whether they'll keep the coverage as their costs mount.
#SocialSecurity #HealthCareCosts #RetirementPlanning
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Social Security warning issued over rising health costs
A growing gap between Social Security benefit increases and the pace of health care inflation is putting future retirees at risk of losing much of their income to medical bills.
#AffordableCareAct #HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts
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Obamacare sign-ups drop, but the extent won't be clear for months
More Americans than expected enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans for this year, after premium subsidies were dramatically cut -- but it remains to be seen whether they'll keep the coverage as their costs mount.
#HealthcareCosts #AffordableCareAct #HealthInsurance
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When health insurance costs more than the mortgage
When Noah Hulsman, who owns a skate shop in Louisville, Kentucky, learned he no longer qualified for federal subsidies to help him pay for his "gold" Affordable Care Act health plan, the 37-year-old opted for skimpier coverage.
#HealthInsurance #AffordableCareAct #HealthcareCosts
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Health insurance premiums are rising -- here's why | Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
Monthly health insurance bills are rising for many Americans, with those on Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans seeing particularly high increases due to the expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits at the end of 2025.
#Medicare #HealthcareCosts #RetirementPlanning
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8 Medicare Changes Every Enrollee Should Know About in 2026
According to the folks at Fidelity, a 65-year-old person who retired in 2025 could expect to spend $172,500, on average, on medical and healthcare expenses throughout their retirement.
#HealthInsurance #HealthcareCosts #CongressHearings
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Health insurance CEOs grilled on high costs of care in back-to-back House hearings
Health insurance CEOs testified before Congress in two back-to-back hearings on Thursday on Capitol Hill. Kent Nishumura / Bloomberg / Getty Images
WASHINGTON -- Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle pressed health insurance CEOs on premium hikes, prior authorization rules and claim denials in back-to-back House committee hearings Thursday, zeroing in on how the insurers' decisions are affecting patients right now.
#MedicalCare #HealthcareCosts #FinancialAssistance
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Nearly 60% of People Skip or Delay Medical Treatment Due to High Costs -- Here's What to Do Instead
Instead, research price information for services and see if you qualify for financial assistance or payment plans ahead of time.
#CancerCare #PrivateEquity #HealthcareCosts
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Conservative Group: Wall Street's Private Equity Takeover of Cancer Care Will Impact Patients
A new report from The Bull moose Project reveals that private equity firms have quietly taken over major chunks of America's cancer care system -- and warns the consequences of this takeover are rising costs, declining quality, and a growing threat to physician independence.
