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ACA Subsidies Set to Expire: 22 Million Americans Face 75% Premium Increase in 2026
The expiration of enhanced ACA premium subsidies threatens to dramatically increase health insurance costs for millions of Americans, with employers and brokers scrambling to prepare for the seismic shift in the healthcare landscape.
Monark Editorial Team
July 14, 2025
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Trump's July 4th Tax Bill Ends ACA Subsidies: 14 Million Americans Face Coverage Loss
President Trump signed the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' on Independence Day, eliminating enhanced ACA subsidies that currently support health coverage for millions of Americans.
Monark Editorial Team
July 7, 2025
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Medicare Advantage Unveils Game-Changing Mid-Year Benefit Notifications: What 42 Million Enrollees Need to Know
Starting this week, Medicare Advantage plans must notify enrollees about unused supplemental benefits in a landmark CMS requirement that could reshape how millions access healthcare services and save thousands in out-of-pocket costs.
Monark Editorial Team
June 30, 2025
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GLP-1 Coverage Crisis: Employers Face Tough Choices as Insurance Giants Pull Back on Weight Loss Drug Benefits
Major insurers are drastically limiting coverage for popular weight loss medications like Ozempic and Wegovy starting July 2025, forcing employers to make difficult decisions between employee health benefits and financial sustainability.
Monark Editorial Team
June 23, 2025
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Employers Brace for Third Consecutive Year of Elevated Health Insurance Costs: 5.8% Increase Expected in 2025
As health insurance costs rise for the third straight year above 5%, employers face difficult decisions about cost-sharing, plan design, and employee benefits. Learn how companies are adapting to sustained healthcare inflation and what it means for your organization.
Monark Editorial Team
June 16, 2025
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Health Insurers Pledge Major AI-Powered Prior Authorization Reforms Affecting 80% of Americans
In a landmark June 2025 announcement, major health insurers commit to sweeping prior authorization reforms using AI technology, promising faster approvals and reduced administrative burden for employers and patients alike.
Monark Editorial Team
June 9, 2025
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Employers Rush to Expand Telehealth Mental Health Benefits as Policy Cliff Looms
With Medicare telehealth flexibilities set to expire September 30, 2025, employers are rapidly expanding mental health coverage while navigating an uncertain regulatory landscape that could impact millions of employees
Monark Editorial Team
June 2, 2025
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AI-Powered Prior Authorization Systems Transform Employer Health Benefits: Major Insurers Launch Game-Changing Technology
Leading health insurers roll out revolutionary AI systems that reduce prior authorization times from days to minutes, promising significant cost savings and improved employee satisfaction for self-funded employers
Monark Editorial Team
May 26, 2025
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AI Transforms Health Insurance Landscape: Employers Face New Opportunities and Challenges in 2025
As artificial intelligence rapidly reshapes health insurance operations, employers must navigate between cost-saving opportunities and emerging regulatory concerns while ensuring fair coverage for their workforce.
Monark Editorial Team
May 19, 2025
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