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Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows
The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000.
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According to PBS News’s source item, Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis shows, The report found that ACA program enrollment could shrink by more than 20% and that those who remain covered are paying more, with average deductibles growing by over $1,000.
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- Affordable Care Act enrollment projected to plunge by 5 million as costs spike, analysis showsPBS News - 2026-05-19T20:05:13+00:00
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