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Virginia ACA Enrollment Drops 33,000 Amid Affordability Concerns

4/6/2026

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A federal report shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment declined, with Virginia losing about 33,000 enrollees.
Virginia State Health Exchange Director Keven Patchett said this is the largest first-quarter decrease to date.
The end of the 90-day grace period for non-payment may lead to further declines.
Virginia lawmakers proposed state-level ACA subsidies to address affordability and will reconvene later this month to finalize the budget.

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A federal report shows Affordable Care Act (ACA) enrollment declined, with Virginia losing about 33,000 enrollees.
Virginia State Health Exchange Director Keven Patchett said this is the largest first-quarter decrease to date.
The end of the 90-day grace period for non-payment may lead to further declines.
Virginia lawmakers proposed state-level ACA subsidies to address affordability and will reconvene later this month to finalize the budget.