Follow Us
© 2026 Arizent. All rights reserved.
Americans approval of the Affordable Care Act is at a record low yet those uninsured who purchased coverage through the exchange are overall pleased with the quality of coverage they obtained.
Thirty-seven percent of 862 Americans surveyed by national polling organization Gallup Nov. 6-9 right after the midterm elections said they approve of the law, one percentage below the previous low in January 2014. Fifty-six percent disapprove of the law, a record high by one point.
Kalish is a fomer managing editor of SourceMedia’s Employee Benefits Group.
For reprint and licensing requests for this article, click here.
As more Americans turn to GLP-1 medications for weight loss, employers are weighing the benefits of coverage against rising healthcare expenses and long-term costs.
New higher premiums are driving many to opt for a lower-cost Bronze plan, but that may lead to higher-deductible hardships in the long run.
Paytient study finds many insured employees delay care due to cost pressures, highlighting challenges for employers and benefit plan design.
As chronic conditions rise nationwide, benefit leaders are urging employees to consider critical illness coverage to offset medical bills and other expenses tied to recovery.
Loss of access to Affordable Care Act subsidies and a steep increase in premiums have left millions uneasy about their ability to afford necessary care and medication.
