
Enhanced Subsidies Expired: 2026 Marketplace Enrollment Dropped by 1.2 Million
CMS counted about 22.8 million plan selections for 2026, roughly 5 percent fewer than 2025, after enhanced premium tax credits expired December 31, 2025.
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CMS counted about 22.8 million plan selections for 2026, roughly 5 percent fewer than 2025, after enhanced premium tax credits expired December 31, 2025.