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Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows
Summary by Sugar Land News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Texas Tribune, By Gabby Birenbaum, Data Analysis By Dan Keemahill , as published by KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston)
· July 9, 2026
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Key points A drop of 4% is reported for Texans who started paying for their health coverage this year, marking the first decline since 2019. Details on this development can be found through KPRC 2 Houston.
In Texas, a decrease has occurred in the number of people with active health coverage. This change is noted in federal data.
The data indicates a decline in the state. Further information is available from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
A drop of 4% is reported for Texans who started paying for their health coverage this year, marking the first decline since 2019. Details on this development can be found through KPRC 2 Houston.
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Category: News ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 Houston (NBC / Click2Houston) ·
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What is this story about? In Texas, a decrease has occurred in the number of people with active health coverage. This change is noted in federal data. The data indicates a decline in the state. Further information is…
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