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Florida lost 450,000 ACA enrollees as Trump officials and analysts clash over why
At 40%, Florida has the smallest proportion of its workforce receiving health insurance through their employer in the nation.
TL;DR
- Florida has the nation's smallest proportion of workers (40%) receiving employer-sponsored health insurance.
- After enhanced ACA subsidies lapsed in December 2025, Florida saw a 10% decrease in effectuated ACA enrollments, translating to approximately 450,000 individuals losing coverage, the highest number nationally.
- Nationally, ACA enrollment dropped by 12.4% in 2026 compared to 2025, with an average premium increase of 37%.
- Many individuals who dropped ACA coverage opted for lower-cost, lower-coverage bronze plans instead of the previously popular silver plans.
- There is disagreement between Trump administration officials and healthcare policy analysts regarding the reasons for ACA enrollment declines, with some alleging fraud and others pointing to partisan influences on government reports.