Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds
A recent analysis indicates that up to 5 million people may lose their Affordable Care Act health coverage this year. The decline is attributed to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits, leading to increased costs for those who remain insured. Experts warn that many of those dropping coverage may become uninsured as premiums and deductibles rise significantly.
- ▪The analysis from KFF suggests enrollment in ACA marketplaces could drop from 22 million in 2025 to about 17 million in 2026.
- ▪Enhanced premium tax credits expired at the end of last year, contributing to rising costs for health insurance.
- ▪Deductibles rose by an average of $1,000 last year, impacting those who remain in the ACA plans.
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Health Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds May 19, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Selena Simmons-Duffin Steep drop in number of people with Affordable Care Act health coverage, analysis finds Audio will be available later today. The HealthCare.gov website is the starting place for anyone who needs to buy health insurance on their own. Patrick Sison/AP hide caption toggle caption Patrick Sison/AP As many as 5 million people who buy health insurance on the Affordable Care Act marketplaces may drop their coverage this year, according to a new analysis from KFF, the nonpartisan health research organization.
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