Tariffs, inflation, and other federal policies have battered U.S. farmers' bottom lines. Now many farmers say the expiration of federal health care subsidies will make their coverage unaffordable.

Private health insurance premiums will be going up in 2026 – in some cases, by a lot. Congressional Democrats and Republicans remain deadlocked on health care reform, following disagreements over America’s health insurance marketplace that contributed to November’s government shutdown.

Thursday marks the beginning of the new year and that also means the start of a new way we look at, and pay for, health insurance.

Survey shows 25% of people may go uninsured rather than pay doubled premiums when enhanced subsidies expire, with enrollment deadline approaching.