health insurance

A notable decline in the number of people taking advantage of the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment period reflects growing affordability challenges for local families. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor talks to Jeremy Lapedis, Executive Director of the Washtenaw Health Project, about the tough choices many people are making when faced with escalating health insurance premiums.

This week marks one full year since President Donald Trump began his second term in office. Colin Jackson has more on what his economic vision has meant for Michiganders.

Ann Arbor Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she’s delighted the U.S. House has voted to extend Affordable Health Care tax credits for three years. The bill passed Thursday on a vote of 230-196. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Jocelyn Benson, Michigan's Secretary of State and a Democratic candidate for governor, is unveiling a health policy vision she says focuses on access, affordability and fairness. Colin Jackson has more.

The U.S. House has gone home for the year, and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell says she hopes health care legislation passes when they return to Washington. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

6th District Congresswoman Debbie Dingell was a “no” vote Wednesday night on the spending bill that reopened the federal government. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Three insurers have announced that they will be leaving the Affordable Care Act Marketplace in Michigan starting in 2026. That is raising concerns about premium and co-pay price hikes. WEMU’s Ana Longoria reports.

Rising health care costs are making it harder for Michiganders to stay healthy and hospitals to provide services. That’s the message emphasized during a health roundtable today attended by Governor Gretchen Whitmer and Congresswoman Debbie Dingell. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.

Saturday marks the start of the Affordable Care Act open enrollment period in which ACA tax credits are set to expire. WEMU’s Caroline MacGregor reports.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan is anticipating chaos as the new enrollment period for the Affordable Care Act opens on Saturday. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.