Waiting for Medicare and skipping prescriptions: Meet the Americans on the brink of losing health insurance

Natalie Richards, 37, is one of millions of Americans at risk of losing health insurance.

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• Without enhanced ACA subsidies, Americans saw their insurance costs spike by hundreds each month.
• Business Insider heard from people who are skipping care or dropping their plans due to cost.
• Over 1 million Americans canceled their marketplace plans between early 2025 and 2026.

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