LANSING — In case you missed it, following the start of ACA open enrollment, “health care costs are on the rise” and “many Michiganders are facing difficult decisions” because of the disastrous health-care price hikes backed by failed GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
While Rogers continues to stand with national Republicans who refuse to extend ACA premium tax credits to make health care affordable for middle-class Michigan families, their inaction has “prompted a number of insurers to exit the state or decrease availability,” including HAP CareSource, which is now “dropping coverage for 20,000 members” in Michigan.
“Mike Rogers and his Republican allies are standing by while thousands of Michiganders lose their health insurance and premiums skyrocket by hundreds of dollars per month—all because they refuse to extend the tax credits that make health care affordable for middle-class families,” said Michigan Democratic Party spokesperson Joey Hannum. “Rogers’ loyalty to billionaires over Michigan families will leave people sicker, rural hospitals reducing services, and working people choosing between paying for health insurance or putting food on the table.”
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WEYI: Health care changes could leave thousands in mid-Michigan uninsured
- Health care costs are on the rise, and changes at the federal level could result in thousands of mid-Michigan residents losing their insurance coverage.
- Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet hosted a roundtable with local leaders to discuss the impact of these changes on families, businesses, and health care workers.
- The Affordable Care Act open enrollment period began on Nov. 1, and many Michiganders are facing difficult decisions.
- McDonald Rivet highlighted that the end of enhanced tax credits and significant Medicaid cuts could leave more than 32,000 people in mid-Michigan without health insurance.
- “In mid-Michigan where 70% of our jobs pay less than $60,000 a year, how are you supposed to absorb tens of thousands of dollars of extra costs coming out of your take-home pay? It’s not possible,” she said.
- Dr. Aisha Harris of Harris Family Health noted the serious health implications when people can’t access healthcare.
- “They get sicker; when people get sicker, some of them die,” she said. Jessica Brown, owner of Wayfinder Travel Group, shared her concerns as her health insurance premium is set to double.
- “If I go without health insurance, if I choose not to pay that $1,000 a month, I’m looking at not getting screenings that I would normally get,” Brown said.
- Shearese Stapleton, a community health worker and founder of the Mothers of Joy Institute, warned of a ripple effect that could affect everyone.
- McDonald Rivet is advocating for bipartisan action to create a more inclusive health care system.
- “We can’t let our country get to a place where you only get a mammogram if you have money,” she said.
FOX 2 Detroit: “HAP CareSource” Drops Coverage For 20,000 in Michigan
[FOX 2 Detroit, 11/2/25]
- HAP Caresource, the health insurance provider, is making some major changes. We’re told it’s dropping coverage for 20,000 members. Their current plans will expire at the end of the year.
- The announcement comes amid the start of open enrollment and soaring premiums in the Affordable Care Act.
- There are four main reasons for rising costs: They are the canceling of federal subsidies, skyrocketing costs from hospitals, the increasing popularity of expensive drugs like Ozempic—these would be GLP-1s—and the threat of tariffs.
- The average premium increase for these folks is about $600 per month. That is obviously an unaffordable cost.
- Many of them will choose to go without health care. That puts a huge strain on the hospitals. Many hospitals will close.
- The estimate is 4 million people will be completely priced out of the market. And obviously some of them will get sick. And of them, if you get incredibly sick, you can go bankrupt.
- So this is a major impact for a lot of Americans. And as I say, it puts strain on the hospitals. And so it affects you even if you’re if your health insurance is not super affected, it still can affect you. If your hospital closes, then it doesn’t matter if you still have health insurance.
- And many people who get their insurance through their providers will also see higher premiums.
WOODTV: ACA Marketplace Rates Up 26%
[WOODTV, 11/3/25]
- People in Michigan will pay more for health insurance next year. The state insurance and financial services department released its annual rate changes for plans on the Affordable Care Act Marketplace, noting an average increase of 20.2% compared to last year. United Healthcare had the biggest hike in premiums at nearly 26%.
- That’s as federal healthcare subsidies expire at the end of the year, which has prompted a number of insurers to exit the state or decrease availability.
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