This wave of cancellations poses a significant political liability for President Donald Trump and the Republican party this year.
In Kentucky, three times more people canceled or lost coverage compared to the same period last year.
The expiration of pandemic-era subsidies caused average annual premiums to skyrocket by 114% to $1,905.
Consumers now face the actual unsubsidized cost of these monthly premiums and choose to leave the marketplace entirely.
Independent voters cite healthcare affordability and rising transportation costs as critical factors for their upcoming voting decisions.
A low number of rural insurers further reduces competition and drives up plan prices in states like Idaho.
Total marketplace enrollment dropped significantly through March, as many consumers failed to pay their initial January premiums.
State officials expect further month-over-month declines as tight household budgets push families to their financial breaking point.
