They're uninsured after Obamacare became too costly. They're far from alone.

A North Carolina couple canceled their ACA plan after monthly premiums jumped from $130 to $550, even though the husband does dangerous mechanic work and has partial blindness from a past injury.
With pandemic-era enhanced subsidies ending, millions are expected to leave ACA plans — estimates show enrollment could fall from ~22 million to as low as 16.5 million, and North Carolina signups dropped 22% for 2026.
Experts warn that healthier people dropping coverage could drive premiums up for remaining enrollees, and many families are left relying on savings, credit cards or going uninsured.