News about health insurance

Premiums for Affordable Care Act plans on Georgia's marketplace are set to rise sharply next year, with some increasing as much as 29 percent and the average monthly premium topping $900, according to state insurance figures. Emory University professor David Howard expects the average increase to top 10 percent, citing rising drug prices, including GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, and hospital AI software, as well as healthier people dropping coverage. A Newnan doctor warns that many patients will lose coverage and skip screenings, while federal subsidies apply only to residents within specific income ranges. Open enrollment begins Nov. 1, and experts recommend consulting a broker before enrolling.