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As ACA enrollment drops, hopes for Congress to restore funding are fading

By Selena Simmons-Duffin
Published January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST

ACA enrollment is down for the first time in 5 years, and people are facing enormous premium hikes. Hopes for Congress to restore funding are fading.

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Selena Simmons-Duffin
Selena Simmons-Duffin reports on health policy for NPR.
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