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Millions drop Obamacare after Trump-backed subsidy rollback sends premiums soaring
Published 28 June 2026 ยท finance
Millions of Americans have lost their Obamacare health insurance as enhanced federal subsidies expired, causing premium costs to skyrocket. Over five million have dropped coverage
Millions of Americans have lost their Obamacare health insurance as enhanced federal subsidies expired, causing premium costs to skyrocket. Over five million have dropped coverage, leading to a significant enrollment drop. While the Trump administration points to fraud, experts attribute the decline to unaffordable premiums, raising concerns about market stability and future insurance availability.
Published: June 28, 2026 โข 10:44 AM IST ยท Updated: June 28, 2026 โข 11:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Millions of Americans have lost their Obamacare health insurance as enhanced federal subsidies expired, causing premium costs to skyrocket.
Over five million have dropped coverage, leading to a significant enrollment drop.
While the Trump administration points to fraud, experts attribute the decline to unaffordable premiums, raising concerns about market stability and future insurance availability.