Webinar Replay – The Future of the ACA Individual Market: Policy Shifts and the Proposals Before Congress
This webinar was held on July 10, 2025.
Watch for an in-depth discussion on the future of the individual market and the impacts of potential Congressional and regulatory changes to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). This webinar explored findings from a new Wakely report which estimates that ACA enrollment could decrease by 11 to 13 million as a result of these pending changes, representing a 47% to 57% decline. The report also projects that market average premiums could increase between 7% and 11.5% on top of claims trend. The report’s analysis considers a range of influential factors, including provisions in the House budget reconciliation bill, the Marketplace Integrity and Affordability regulation, and the scheduled expiration of enhanced premium tax credits in 2026. ºÚÁϲ»´òìÈ, Wakely, and Leavitt Partners experts unpacked the current federal and state policy landscape and their potential effects on coverage access, affordability, and the long-term viability of the individual market.
Learning Objectives:
- Interpret the projected coverage and premium impacts
- Understand the role of expiring premium tax credits
- Assess potential responses and strategies
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