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fromFast Company
16 hours ago

'Benefit burnout' and health insurance 'planxiety' send young workers to AI for HR answers

It's open enrollment season again-that period between October and November when workers must reacquaint themselves with "deductibles," "copays," and "premiums." Many would rather wait at the DMV, sit through a three-hour work meeting, or attempt to explain social media to tech-challeged loved ones than spend their afternoon selecting an insurance plan. That's why some workers are farming out everything on their health insurance to-do list to AI and social media.
Healthcare
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Open enrollment starts soon. If the ACA tax subsidies expire, premiums could double

Average monthly premiums for ACA marketplace enrollees are expected to more than double in 2026 if Congress doesn't extend pandemic-era subsidies.
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fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Shopping for ACA health plans this open enrollment? Here's what to know

Open enrollment faces major uncertainty because enhanced ACA premium tax credits could expire end of 2025, potentially doubling subsidized enrollees' premiums and raising coverage loss risk.
Healthcare
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago

Opinion: Open enrollment is health care's most expensive lie

Annual open enrollment inflates administrative costs, incentivizes brokers to favor higher-cost plans, and obscures insurers' denial rates, undermining patient care.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

GOP Melting Down About Party Not Acting to Lower HealthCosts

Rep. Jeff Van Drew (R-NJ) told CNN that he had a recent phone call with President Trump who made it clear he doesn't want to hurt people. His concern is, is there something better we can do? Van Drew said, adding that he told the president, I don't think we're going to get it done in a matter of weeks.
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Public health
fromBoston.com
3 weeks ago

Mass. ACA exchange begins to estimate skyrocketing premiums ahead of 2026

Expiration of enhanced Premium Tax Credits will raise average marketplace premiums by over $1,300 annually and sharply increase costs for older and rural Massachusetts residents.
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fromScary Mommy
3 weeks ago

PSA: Verizon Mobile Protect Open Enrollment Ends Soon - Here's Why Families Should Enroll

Verizon Mobile Protect provides family-wide coverage for device loss, theft, accidental and liquid damage, and post-warranty malfunctions; open enrollment runs through November 3.
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fromSan Francisco Bay Times
1 month ago

Why Open Enrollment Matters: A Financial Planning Opportunity - San Francisco Bay Times

Use open enrollment as an annual financial reset to optimize health benefits, tax-advantaged accounts (HSA/FSA), and retirement contributions based on health, timing, and life stage.
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