Far fewer people buy Obamacare coverage as insurance premiums spike

By: Nada Hassanein

Outlets: Stateline

Published: January 16, 2026

Words: 1,371

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

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Nationwide, the number of people buying health plans on Obamacare insurance marketplaces is down by about 833,000 compared with a year ago, according to federal data released this week.

Many states are reporting fewer new enrollees, more people dropping their coverage, and more people choosing cheaper and less generous health insurance plans with higher deductibles.

Across most states, Thursday was the last day to enroll for plans that start in February. But nine states and …

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