Federal Regulators Attribute Massive ACA Enrollment Drop to Fraud Prevention Over Rising Costs

By Julie Appleby · KFF Health News · 2026-08-03

Federal Regulators Attribute Massive ACA Enrollment Drop to Fraud Prevention Over Rising Costs

According to KFF Health News, the Trump administration claims its crackdown on fraudulent insurance sign-ups is the primary driver behind nearly 3 million Americans leaving the Affordable Care Act marketplace this year. While officials point to the removal of millions of improper

According to KFF Health News, the Trump administration claims its crackdown on fraudulent insurance sign-ups is the primary driver behind nearly 3 million Americans leaving the Affordable Care Act marketplace this year. While officials point to the removal of millions of improper