Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Virginia sees 33,000 ACA enrollment drop since subsidies expired, more likely on the way

(Photo by Getty Images)What might be pocket change to some can be a breaking point for others — forcing tough choices between health insurance and everyday essentials. As Virginians, and Americans nationwide, face premium spikes in the Affordable Care Act marketplace after Congress failed to renew subsidies, many are weighing the cost of coverage against paying rent or mortgages, making car payments or paying for public transit, and buying groce…

Many Virginians drop ACA coverage and more likely will, SCC hears

Virginia’s state-run health insurance marketplace for Affordable Care Act coverage ended its enrollment period with fewer people signed up – 371,000 versus 389,000 last year.