Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise

Enrollment in Affordable Care Act (ACA) health insurance plans dropped by 3 million in February 2025 compared to the same period last year, likely due to expired federal subsidies causing premium increases. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services noted a possible link to a fraud crackdown, but analysts attributed the decline to unaffordable costs. Surveys indicate many people lost coverage amid double or triple-digit premium hikes.