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1.7 Million Texans at Risk of Losing Health Coverage

7/27/2025

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Changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace could result in 1.7 million Texans losing health insurance.
Texas currently has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S., with nearly 4 million enrolled in ACA plans.
New Republican bill imposes stricter enrollment requirements and eliminates automatic renewals, potentially increasing the uninsured rate.
Medicaid enrollment in Texas has decreased by 1.8 million since the pandemic, impacting access to care for low-income individuals.

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Story summary

Changes in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace could result in 1.7 million Texans losing health insurance.
Texas currently has the highest uninsured rate in the U.S., with nearly 4 million enrolled in ACA plans.
New Republican bill imposes stricter enrollment requirements and eliminates automatic renewals, potentially increasing the uninsured rate.
Medicaid enrollment in Texas has decreased by 1.8 million since the pandemic, impacting access to care for low-income individuals.