Virginia sees 33,000 ACA enrollment drop since subsidies expired, more likely on the way

By: Charlotte Rene Woods

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: April 3, 2026

Words: 886

Last Updated: 3 months, 4 weeks ago

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What might be pocket change to some can be a breaking point for others — forcing tough choices between health insurance and everyday essentials.

As Virginians, and Americans nationwide, face premium spikes in the Affordable Care Act marketplace after Congress failed to renew subsidies, many are weighing the cost of coverage against paying rent or mortgages, making car payments or paying for public transit, and buying groceries.

A new federal report indicates 1.2 …

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