Health care costs
The big picture
Unions worry drug cost legislation could hit their health plans
Unions are warning Congress that bills targeting prescription drug middleman must not interfere with their health plans.Nov 2, 2023 - Health
More employers try to shield low-wage workers from health costs
More workplaces are offering at least one health plan that is free to employees.Oct 30, 2023 - HealthHealth care unaffordable even for insured Americans: survey
It's the latest evidence of how people with insurance are struggling to pay medical bills, forcing them to forgo or delay needed care.Oct 26, 2023 - Health
Medicare premiums set to rise in 2024
Though inflation pressures are receding, projected growth in health care spending is continuing to drive up the cost of care.Oct 13, 2023 - HealthWomen pay billions more out of pocket for health care: analysis
The so-called “pink tax” on consumer products may extend to women’s health coverage, report’s authors argue.Sep 26, 2023 - Health
Inflation helped drive ACA premiums up 3.4%
After four years of decline, ACA Marketplace plan premiums increased on average in 2023.Apr 4, 2023 - Health
All Health care costs stories
- Tina Reed, author ofAxios Vitals
9 hours ago - Health
Democrats urge Biden to ensure broader access to free birth control
- Tina Reed, author ofAxios Vitals
9 hours ago - Health
CVS drug pricing overhaul signals a broader industry shift
- Tina Reed, author ofAxios Vitals
Dec 5, 2023 - Health
CVS announces plan to revamp how much drugs cost
- Maya Goldman, author ofAxios Vitals
Nov 2, 2023 - Health
Unions worry drug cost legislation could hit their health plans
- Tina Reed, author ofAxios Vitals
Oct 30, 2023 - Health
More employers try to shield low-wage workers from health costs
- Maya Goldman, author ofAxios Vitals
Oct 26, 2023 - Health
Health care unaffordable even for insured Americans: survey
- Tina Reed, author ofAxios Vitals
Sep 26, 2023 - Health