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UnitedHealth to Rebate ACA Profits Amid Rising Costs

1/21/2026

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  • UnitedHealth Group CEO Stephen Hemsley announced plans to rebate profits from Affordable Care Act (ACA) plans to customers in 2026.
  • The move follows rising ACA costs after enhanced tax credits expired.
  • He will testify before Congress on Jan. 22 about healthcare affordability.
  • He urged lawmakers to allow premium tax credits for catastrophic plans and standardize broker compensation.
  • Rebates are being finalized to comply with the ACA's 80/20 rule.