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Tuesday, October 13, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Insurance & ACA

ACA enrollment fell for the first time in seven years

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Paid sign-ups dropped from 21.8 million to 19.2 million after extra tax credits ended. People who kept the same plan saw net premiums more than double on average, and insurers are asking for about 15% more for 2027.

Source: KFF

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