Why are 4.7 million Floridians insured through ACA marketplace plans, and what happens if they lose their subsidies?

By: Robert Applebaum, Miami University, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: October 29, 2025

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Last Updated: 3 weeks, 6 days ago

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By Robert Applebaum, Miami University

Significant Figures is a series from The Conversation in which scholars explain an important number in the news.

When the Affordable Care Act, also known as the ACA or Obamacare, was enacted in 2010, lawmakers hoped it would help reduce the number of uninsured Americans. That year, an estimated 48.2 million people – about 18% of the U.S. population under age 65 – did not have health …

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