Advocacy group says more than 113,000 Ohioans are now going without Affordable Care Act coverage

By: Susan Tebben

Outlets: Ohio Capital Journal

Published: February 16, 2026

Words: 610

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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According to the health care advocacy group Protect Our Care, more than 113,000 Ohioans are forgoing health care coverage on the federal Marketplace because of a congressional decision requested by the Trump administration to let tax credits expire on Affordable Care Act premiums.

An Ohio legislator, a fellow doctor, and a retired Ohioan all said drops in enrollment to the Affordable Care Act due to the loss of federal assistance could cause longterm issues in …

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