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Affordable Care Act premiums are about to soar in North Carolina

November 4, 2025

With Republicans in D.C. blocking renewed Affordable Care Act subsidies, North Carolina is passing along steep rate hikes for health care coverage.

How the loss of Affordable Care Act tax credits is affecting North Carolina

February 9, 2026

Affordable Care Act tax credits that reduced premium costs for millions of Americans expired after inaction from Congress. Here’s what that means for you.

The Affordable Care Act turns 16, but the fight for affordable health care is far from over in NC

March 23, 2026

The ACA helped North Carolina expand Medicaid to more than 720,000 people, and prevented insurers from refusing to cover people with pre-existing conditions.

Video: North Carolina network offers free health care for the uninsured

February 13, 2026

Free health care clinics hope to bridge the gaps as the loss of Affordable Care Act credits drives up the number of uninsured people in North Carolina.

Nearly 1 million in NC to see health premiums skyrocket in 2026

December 23, 2025

Health insurance costs are set to rise in 2026 for many North Carolinians, after Congress decided not to vote on extending Affordable Care Act insurance tax credits, which were cut in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act and expire at the end of the year.

NC resident faces 1,100% increase in health insurance costs

December 19, 2025

For four years, Nancy Weaver has accessed essential healthcare through the Affordable Care Act. Now she faces an uncertain future as Republicans in Congress are set to allow key subsidies to expire, raising her monthly premium by $1,600 a month.

Why health insurance is so expensive this year — and what you can do about it.

November 5, 2025

This year’s Obamacare open enrollment period, which started Nov. 1 in most states, is full of uncertainty and confusion for the more than 24 million people who buy health insurance through the federal and state Affordable Care Act marketplaces.

A new car vs. health insurance? Average family job-based coverage hits $27K

October 22, 2025

With the federal shutdown entering its fourth week, spurred by a stalemate over the cost of health insurance for 22 million Americans on Affordable Care Act plans, a new report shows that over 154 million people with coverage through an employer also face steep price hikes — and that the situation is likely to get…

Project 2025 would threaten women’s access to emergency contraception

July 12, 2024

Project 2025 specifically states that certain types of emergency contraception would be excluded from the no cost coverage provided by the Affordable Care Act should it be implemented.

This NC party is one of a kind.

March 23, 2026

It ditches booze and clubbing for coffee and culture. Share with a friend Hey, it’s Billy. If you read this newsletter every day, you know that we love to celebrate the cool stuff in North Carolina. Here’s one example: In the 1960s, the idea of combining dinner and a theater experience was new. Enter the Barn…