District Links: Threat of federal shutdown looms over DC economy as job cuts take full effect; archbishop decries Trump immigration actions; and more

By Chris Kain On Sep 29, 2025 Last updated Sep 30, 2025

People with insurance coverage through DC Health Link can expect to see an average rate increase of 8.7% for individual plans and 9.5% for small group plans, the DC Department of Insurance, Securities and Banking announced today.

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