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California's 2026 health insurance enrollment fell 2.7% from last year amid the end of enhanced federal subsidies.
About 1.9 million Californians renewed or selected a plan for the first time during this enrollment season.
Many enrollees shifted to bronze plans with lower premiums but higher deductibles and copays.
One in three new enrollees chose bronze plans for 2026, up from one in four last year.
130,000 enrollees renewing switched from silver or higher tiers to bronze.
Experts warn high out-of-pocket costs may deter people from seeking care.
Premiums rose about 10% on average after subsidies ended.
California provided $190 million in 2026 for state tax credits to aid low-income enrollees.
A California Health Care Foundation survey shows rising cost strain for households.
State data indicate a portion of middle-income enrollees canceled plans or reduced coverage.
CalMatters notes the article was originally published there and republished under a Creative Commons license.

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North Bay new ACA enrollments fell by 33% this year, dropping from 10,862 to 7,331.
Overall North Bay enrollment declined 2.3% despite higher renewals in 2026.
California redirected $190 million to state-funded credits to offset subsidies loss.
Statewide enrollment drops reflect the end of pandemic-era premium credits.
Renewals rose in North Bay, with many choosing lower-tier Bronze plans.
Middle-income Californians saw the largest drop in new sign-ups.
State renewals reached over 1.6 million statewide in prior year.
Latino communities faced the largest declines in new ACA enrollments.
Officials consider renewals strong but acknowledge affordability challenges.
Enrollment period for coverage ran from November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026.
Officials expect ongoing adjustments as the market adapts to subsidies changes.

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