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Obamacare enrollment plummets nationally and in key states

Obamacare enrollment has seen significant declines across several states, with Ohio and Oklahoma experiencing losses of nearly one-third of their enrollees. Nationally, enrollment dropped by approximately 13%, or 3 million individuals, since the previous year. While one federal report cited improper sign-ups as a cause, experts suggest the expiration of enhanced subsidies is a primary driver for these coverage losses, disproportionately affecting states that have not expanded Medicaid. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy shift impacting millions of individuals due to expiration of subsidies. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · David Nather ·

    Where Obamacare enrollment is plummeting

    <div>Data: Centers for Medicare &amp; Medicaid Services; Map: Danielle Alberti / Axios</div><p>Ohio, Oklahoma, Arizona, South Carolina and Minnesota have sustained some of the deepest losses in <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/02/10/obamacare-trump-coverage-rules" target="_bla…