The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Health Insurance Exchange 2026 Open Enrollment report which summarized data on health plan selections during this most recent enrollment period. Nationally in Federally Facilitated and State-based Marketplaces, about 1.2 million fewer consumers signed up for coverage during the 2026 Open Enrollment Period (OEP) compared to the 2025 OEP, a 5% decrease.
During 2026 open enrollment, Pennie saw a 12% decrease in new enrollments compared to 2025. A record 85,000 enrollees terminated coverage throughout open enrollment. On average, nearly 1,000 Pennsylvanians dropped Pennie coverage each day during open enrollment. Compared to 2025, Pennie ended 2026 open enrollment with 2% less enrollees. As of March 24, 2026, total Pennie Enrollment was 471,442. Since the close of Open Enrollment on January 31, an additional 26,000 consumers have dropped coverage through Pennie. In total, including Open Enrollment 2026, Pennie has seen over 120,000 individuals cancel coverage. Enrollees ages 55-64 saw the highest number of terminations along with those in the income band of 150-200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Source Pennie.com/Affordability