ACA Enrollment Expected To Drop Majorly As Subsidies Expire

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Millions of Americans who rely on Affordable Care Act subsidies face a financial cliff this year. The Kaiser Family Foundation predicts enrollment will plummet as temporary federal support expires, potentially leaving millions uninsured or forced to pay significantly higher premiums. The subsidy boost, enacted during the pandemic, dramatically expanded access to affordable coverage, but its sunset threatens to reverse those gains. Experts warn the drop could be unprecedented, raising questions about who will shoulder the costs and whether Congress will act to extend the aid before enrollment deadlines hit.