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Coverage dated March 18, 2026

What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll

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A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs. The findings come three months after the expiration of enhanced tax credits that had offset most enrollees' monthly premiums.

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  1. KOB 4

    What Americans are giving up to afford ACA health insurance, according to a new poll (opens KOB 4)

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    A new KFF survey shows many Americans who had Affordable Care Act marketplace health insurance last year are struggling with high health costs. The findings come three months after the expiration of enhanced tax credits that had offset most enrollees' monthly premiums.

  2. MyNorthwest

    What ACA enrollees are cutting back on to afford health care, according to a new poll (opens MyNorthwest)

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    NEW YORK (AP) — Lately, Priscilla Brown has had to choose between properly managing her Type 2 diabetes and affording other necessities, like gas in her car.

  3. Anchorage Daily News

    What Affordable Care Act enrollees are cutting back on to afford health insurance, according to a new poll (opens Anchorage Daily News)

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    The poll also found that 1 in 10 of last year’s ACA enrollees dropped health insurance entirely.

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