More than 260,000 Floridians dropped Obamacare coverage, according to the first snapshot of participation in the government-supported health insurance since enhanced subsidies were allowed to expire.

While Congress debates bringing back Affordable Care Act subsidies, many Americans have already made life-altering decisions to afford health care.

After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.

The final day to select Affordable Care Act health insurance for the year has arrived across much of the country.

Millions of Americans are facing higher healthcare costs in 2026 as open enrollment for most federally subsidized Obamacare plans closes on Thursday and Congress remains divided on whether and how it should reinstate generous COVID-era tax credits.

About 70,000 fewer Arizonans have signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act after Republicans in Congress refused to extend tax credits and premiums soared. One analysis found that insurance premiums on the ACA marketplace for Arizona jumped nearly 30% on average.

Colorado resident Andrew Ellis, an Affordable Care Act enrollee, said he had to switch health care plans to a lower rate that reduced his coverage.

Around 70,000 fewer Arizonans signed up for health insurance through the Affordable Care Act this year than last year.

The tax credits that helped lower health insurance costs for millions of Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act ​expired on Jan. 1, meaning many Georgians now face higher monthly premiums.