Health care subsidies stories

May 19, 2026

ACA Enrollment Drops Sharply as Premium Payment Rates Fall Across Multiple States

Multiple states are experiencing significant drops in Affordable Care Act enrollment, with Georgia seeing a 28% decline in premium payments in April compared to the previous year. The trend suggests rising costs from reduced subsidies are causing people to skip payments or drop coverage entirely.

May 19, 20262 sources

May 2, 2026

Cigna to Exit ACA Individual Insurance Markets in 2027

Cigna announced it will exit Affordable Care Act individual insurance markets next year, adding to market instability after Congress failed to extend enhanced subsidies that helped people afford coverage. ACA membership is declining significantly.

May 2, 20261 source