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ACA Enrollment Drops Amid 77% Premium Hike Concerns

1/16/2026

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Maine's ACA Decline

Maine's ACA enrollment fell to 58,000 for 2026 from 64,678 in 2025 due to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits.
Premiums are expected to rise by an average of 77% this year.
National ACA enrollment decreased by 1.4 million, with 22.8 million signing up versus 24.2 million last year.
Lawmakers are pursuing an extension of the credits as a Senate compromise remains stalled, risking coverage for millions of Americans.

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Senators Revive ACA

A bipartisan Senate group, led by Senators Bernie Moreno and Susan Collins, aims to revive expired Affordable Care Act tax credits and publish legislative text by the end of January, with potential reforms including the Hyde Amendment.
The House has passed a measure to extend the credits.
Open enrollment ends soon.
22.8 million Americans are enrolled this year.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s involvement is crucial for any successful legislation.

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Maine's ACA Decline

Maine's ACA enrollment fell to 58,000 for 2026 from 64,678 in 2025 due to the expiration of enhanced premium tax credits.
Premiums are expected to rise by an average of 77% this year.
National ACA enrollment decreased by 1.4 million, with 22.8 million signing up versus 24.2 million last year.
Lawmakers are pursuing an extension of the credits as a Senate compromise remains stalled, risking coverage for millions of Americans.

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