KFF: Individual health insurance enrollment fell 18 percent in June

Health insurance enrollment on the individual market, including ObamaCare, has seen a steep decline of over 4.5 million people in the past year, according to new data from the KFF health research organization. The total number of enrollees fell from 25.2 million in 2025 to 20.5 million by June 2026, marking an 18% drop—the sharpest annual decrease in recent history. The analysis raises questions about shifting coverage trends amid evolving healthcare policies and economic conditions. Experts and policymakers are likely examining the factors behind this significant shift in enrollment patterns.

Enrollment in ObamaCare and other health insurance plans on the individual market dropped by more than 4.5 million people over the past year, according to an analysis by health research organization KFF. Enrollment fell from 25.2 million in 2025 to 20.5 million in June 2026, an 18 percent drop — the largest year-to-year decrease since...