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## Calculator: ACA Enhanced Premium Tax Credit

The ACA’s enhanced premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of 2025. This calculator estimates how much out-of-pocket premiums would increase for families if Congress does not extend the credits. The projected premium increases are estimated based on family income, zip code, size, ages, and 2026 ACA Marketplace premiums.



## 8 Things to Watch for 2026 ACA Open Enrollment

The ACA Marketplace Open Enrollment season begins November 1, and with it comes looming changes to the enhanced premium tax credits, increases in out-of-pocket premiums, and changes to Marketplace enrollment and eligibility rules.

## Quick Take: ACA Insurers Are Raising Premiums by an Estimated 26%, but Most Enrollees Could See Sharper Increases in What They Pay



## ACA Premium Payments Would More than Double on Average If Enhanced Tax Credits Expire



## Poll: 3 in 4 Adults Support Extending Enhanced Tax Credits for ACA Marketplace Coverage

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## Column: Medicare Beneficiaries Are Not Luddites

In a new column, President and CEO Dr. Drew Altman discusses new KFF survey data that shows that a surprising share of older adults with Medicare are using health tech regularly, and a solid majority support many of CMS’ goals to make it more widely available. But there are also big income gaps in the use of health tech, and concerns about AI, privacy, and other barriers to rapid and more widespread adoption. “Apparently… a lot of Medicare beneficiaries—but not all beneficiaries equally—are ready for more health tech, and have become tech savvy to survive,” Altman writes.

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## What to Know About the Medicare Open Enrollment Period, Medicare Coverage Options for 2026



## Medicare Open Enrollment FAQs

Explore frequently asked questions related to Medicare Open Enrollment, including Medicare Advantage, Part D, Medigap, and more.



## Medicare Beneficiaries Have 32 Medicare Advantage Drug Plan Options, on Average, for 2026

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## 2025 Employer Health Benefits Survey

This annual survey of employers provides a detailed look at trends in employer-sponsored health coverage, including premiums, worker contributions, cost-sharing provisions, offer rates, and more. This year’s report also looks at how employers are approaching coverage of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, including their concerns about utilization and cost.

## Will President Trump’s Announcement Expand Access to IVF?

The White House announcement focused on reducing the cost of some IVF drugs and clarifying options for employers to offer standalone fertility benefits for their employees and their dependents. This policy watch examines some key takeaways about the Trump IVF plan.

## Poll: Public Use and Trust in Health Care Apps and Websites

As the Trump administration announces a new partnership with private companies and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to expand access to digital health tools like apps, this KFF Health Tracking poll finds that most adults have used these tools to manage their care.

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‘Health Alliances.’ Can They Make a Difference for Public Health Policy?

States have begun to form “health alliances” as a counter to federal public health recommendations and policies under the Trump Administration. This policy watch describes the goals of these alliances, and discusses what effects they may have for U.S. public health policy.

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- ### What the Health? From KFF Health News: Happy Open Enrollment Eve!
- ### California Faces Limits as It Directs Health Facilities To Push Back on Immigration Raids

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