Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees in 2026 as premiums rose an average of 37% nationally, new data shows
ACA enrollments in Florida dropped in 2026, but the decrease was smaller than anticipated.
In 2026, Florida experienced a significant decrease in Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollees, with 450,000 fewer people enrolling in the program. This decline occurred despite an average premium increase of 37% nationwide, as reported by the KFF health policy research group. Florida, with its relatively low employer-provided insurance coverage and high uninsured rate, had seen the largest number of ACA enrollees among all states.
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