Federal Marketplace Implements Stricter Identity Rules for 2027 Open Enrollment

By Julie Appleby · KFF Health News · 2026-10-23

KFF Health News reports that the federal health insurance marketplace is introducing rigorous new identity verification protocols to combat unauthorized plan switching and fraud. These changes coincide with a projected decline in participation as enhanced federal subsidies are se

KFF Health News reports that the federal health insurance marketplace is introducing rigorous new identity verification protocols to combat unauthorized plan switching and fraud. These changes coincide with a projected decline in participation as enhanced federal subsidies are se