NEW DATA: Millions of Americans See Healthcare Premiums Skyrocket or Lose Coverage Due to Trump’s Devastating Cuts Arrow

Donald Trump and Republicans' devastating cuts to healthcare have raised costs and gutted coverage for millions of Americans

After Donald Trump and Republicans refused to extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) premium tax credits at the end of last year, enrollment in the ACA initially dropped by over 1 million - a figure that continues to climb as Americans struggle to afford their monthly premiums. New data shows that ACA premium payments have increased by an average of 58% - nearly $800 in additional annual costs - and the average ACA deductible surged by more than $1,000 per person as a result of enrollees switching to lower-premium, higher-deductible plans after seeing their costs skyrocket. Nearly 10% of 2025 ACA enrollees have become uninsured as a result of Trump and Republicans' cuts.

Recent reporting also found that more than one in five Americans enrolled through HealthCare.gov dropped their coverage after failing to pay their first month's premium.

It's no wonder 73% of adults now say healthcare affordability is a very big problem for the country, and Trump's disapproval of his handling of healthcare is the highest of any president this century.

In response,DNC Rapid Response Director Kendall Witmer released the following statement:

"Donald Trump and Republicans made the largest cuts to healthcare in history to pay for tax cuts for the ultra-rich, and now tens of millions of Americans are breaking the bank to pay for soaring monthly premiums or forgoing coverage completely. Meanwhile, Trump is forcing taxpayers to fund his vanity projects and line his and his allies' pockets with slush fund payouts and kickbacks. Americans shouldn't have to choose between food on the table, a roof over their heads, or a trip to the doctor. Democrats will continue fighting to lower costs and ensure every American can afford the care they need."

Just last week, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized its proposal to expand access to ACA plans that offer extremely limited coverage and fewer protections. The proposal emphasizes "catastrophic plans," which would dramatically increase members' out-of-pocket costs until they hit their deductibles, which CMS proposes to increase to $17,500 for an individual and $35,000 for a family.