Are 1.7 Million Texans at Risk of Losing Health Coverage? A Closer Look at What’s Happening
Texas has achieved a major milestone in healthcare enrollment—but it may be short-lived. In 2024, nearly 4 million Texans signed up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA), the highest number since the healthcare marketplace was introduced 12 years ago. However, policy changes in a newly passed federal tax and spending bill could lead to as many as 1.7 million Texans losing their insurance—a potential healthcare crisis. 📉 Why Are So Many Texans at Risk? ACA Premium Subsidies Are Set to Expire