5 million people have dropped Affordable Care Act health insurance for 2026 due to skyrocketing prices, which increased by an average of 100% from 2025 to 2026. The drop in enrollment is attributed to the expiration of enhanced tax credits, which made premiums more affordable. Experts say the increase in enrollment during the pandemic was a predictable consequence of lower premium costs, not suspicious activity. The 13% decline in enrollment reflects the impact of higher prices on consumers' ability to afford health insurance.
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