5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket

The number of people who signed up for a health plan and then didn't pay their premium fell much more sharply than it has in years past. Trump officials blame fraud. Health policy experts blame costs.

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5 million have dropped ACA insurance after Trump and the GOP let prices skyrocket

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The federal government released data on how many people dropped coverage in the 29 states that use the Healthcare.gov marketplace for ACA insurance.

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