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Trump Administration Proposes ACA Changes, Risking Millions of Enrollments

2/19/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposes to modify the ACA via the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule, reducing insurer requirements.
The proposal could lead to 1.2 to 2 million fewer enrollments by 2027.
The changes align with Republican efforts to undermine the ACA since 2010.
Enrollment has already fallen by over a million.
The proposal is open for public comment, and final changes may face legal challenges.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration proposes to modify the ACA via the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule, reducing insurer requirements.
The proposal could lead to 1.2 to 2 million fewer enrollments by 2027.
The changes align with Republican efforts to undermine the ACA since 2010.
Enrollment has already fallen by over a million.
The proposal is open for public comment, and final changes may face legal challenges.