PHILADELPHIA (KYW Newsradio) — About 85,000 people in Pennsylvania dropped their Pennie health insurance coverage due to the expiration of federal tax credits.
The state health exchange says nearly 1 in 5 enrollees couldn't afford to keep their coverage for 2026.
Older Pennsylvanians and those who live in rural areas were most likely to drop their coverage. About 33,000 people switched to plans with less coverage and higher deductibles.
Without the tax credits, which helped people afford their premiums, the average cost of a plan went up 102%. Before the credits expired, the state expected enrollment to increase.
Negotiations in Washington over extending the tax credits have stalled.