About 440,000 Floridians have dropped their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year, the largest decline reported by any state, as rising premiums put coverage out of reach for many households.
The drop followed the expiration of federal subsidies that had helped reduce ACA insurance costs. Some Floridians say premiums have doubled or tripled, forcing them to downgrade coverage or go without insurance altogether.
Healthcare affordability has consequently become a major political issue in Florida. Candidates, including Rep. Darren Soto, are debating potential solutions, but Congress has yet to enact new legislation to address the rising costs.
For many residents, the loss of subsidies has turned health insurance from an affordable necessity into a financial burden, increasing concerns about both access to care and household financial stability.
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