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New Affordable Care Act enrollment declines by 33% in North Bay
- 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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