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NABIP comments to CMS on proposed 2027 ACA marketplace rule

March 17, 2026

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals  recently submitted comments to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on the proposed
2027 Notice of Benefit and Payment Parameters, which sets policy for the Affordable Care Act Marketplace.

February 25, 2026
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Trump proposes retirement savings plan for Americans without one

Americans who don’t have access to a 401(k) account through their employer could see that change under a proposal announced by President Donald Trump during his State of the Union address Tuesday night.

February 23, 2026

NABIP asks Congress to stabilize ACA market, address affordability

The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals is in Washington this week to urge lawmakers to ensure affordable and high-quality health care for all Americans.

February 10, 2026
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Proposed ACA regulations are a win for brokers, consumers

The proposal “is the most radical shift in ACA regulations since the original ACA regulations were drafted,” one expert said.

February 6, 2026
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TrumpRx is here. What you should know

TrumpRx, a U.S. government–backed prescription drug discount platform, launched Thursday night. How does it work and who will benefit most from it?

February 5, 2026

Pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) reform included in government funding package

Pharmacy benefit manager reform, along with other health care measures, was part of legislation signed by President Donald Trump this week, ending a partial government shutdown.

NAIFA, Finseca unite for Day on the Hill

February 3, 2026

Members of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors and Finseca will convene in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, for a Day on the Hill, bringing a unified industry voice directly to policymakers on issues that impact financial professionals and the American families they serve.

February 2, 2026
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Health care outlook: Volatility and potential coverage gaps

The outlook for health care in 2026 will be shaped by the events of 2025, with an environment of volatility and fissures in coverage that will ripple through all sectors of the health care system.

January 15, 2026

Trump announces health care plan but Congress must OK it

President Donald Trump called on Congress to lower health care costs as he released a proposal he dubbed “The Great American Health Care Plan.”

Thousands in CT face higher health insurance costs after federal subsidies expired at start of 2026

January 9, 2026

Jan. 6— With federal lawmakers unable to come to an agreement to extend COVID-era health insurance subsidies, thousands of Connecticut residents are expected to see higher costs beginning this month. More than 148,000 Connecticut residents are enrolled in qualified health plan coverage through Access Health CT— the state's health insurance market— for this…

January 9, 2026
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House passes bill to extend enhanced ACA subsidies 3 years

The House passes a bill to give a three-year extension to Affordable Care Act marketplace enhanced subsidies.

Trump says he has made up his mind on his Fed chair pick

January 9, 2026

President Donald Trump said he had made up his mind on who he would nominate to be the next chair of the Federal Reserve, but stopped short of disclosing his pick during a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times. When asked specifically about Kevin A. Hassett, his top economic adviser, Trump said, "I don't want to say," but described him as "certainly one of the…

January 7, 2026
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Most Americans optimistic about a financial ‘resolution rebound’ in 2026

Although most Americans fell short of their financial resolutions in 2025, most are optimistic 2026 will be their year for a “resolution rebound.”

December 22, 2025
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Under a new bill, employers with at least 10 employees would be required to provide or arrange for access to an automatic retirement contribution plan for employees.

Bill aims to boost access to work retirement plans for millions of Americans

Under the Automatic IRA Act of 2025, employers with at least 10 employees would be required to provide access to an automatic retirement contribution plan.

December 17, 2025
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4 GOP reps join Democrats in forcing ACA vote

Four moderate Republican congressmen joined Democrats in the House to force a vote on extending the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies, which are due to expire Dec. 31, hiking the cost of health care premiums for millions of Americans.

December 16, 2025
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GOP scuttles vote on package without ACA tax credits

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he won’t call a vote Wednesday to extend enhanced subsidies under the Affordable Care Act.

December 5, 2025
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Will Congress take action on ACA next week? If so, what?

There are 10 working days on the calendar before many Americans see their enhanced Affordable Care Act credits expire.

December 4, 2025
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ACA marketplace allowed possible fraud through fake enrollees, GAO says

The Affordable Care Act marketplaces allowed fake enrollees to obtain coverage in 2024 and 2025, the General Accounting Office said in a report issued this week.

December 3, 2025
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Congress races Dec. 31 clock on expiring ACA subsidies

Several proposals are floating around Washington but will any of them become law?

November 24, 2025
Constitution, Gavel and stethoscope. Republicans scrambling for plan to fix healthcare, DC insider says

Republicans scrambling for plan to fix healthcare, DC insider says

Republicans likely want to have a healthcare plan to present to Americans by the State of the Union address in late January, Jeff Bush predicted.

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