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1 November 2026Set

Open enrollment for 2027 coverage begins

Enrollment for 2027 opens today. The enhanced tax credits expired at the end of last year; in December the Senate could not pass an extension, 51 to 48; in January the House passed one 230 to 196 with 17 Republicans, and the president threatened to veto it.

Sign-ups for this year came in at 23.1 million, down 1.2 million. For next year insurers have proposed a median increase of 15 percent, on top of a median 20 percent this year. In September the White House announced $500 refunds, paid out of exchange user fees, for about a million people. The refund is one-time. The premium is monthly.

The receipts

  1. The date
  2. The Senate vote, 51-48
  3. The House vote, 230-196
  4. 23.1 million signed up
  5. The 2027 proposals, median 15 percent
  6. The $500 refunds

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