New Jersey Gov. Sherrill Blames President for 76,000 Enrollment Decrease in State Healthcare Marketplace

Trenton, NJ – Between 69,000 and 76,000 people in New Jersey did not re-enroll in marketplace health plans for 2026 after federal subsidies expired, though the state has not released demographic data explaining who left coverage or why.

Gov. Mikie Sherrill pointed to rising premiums following the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits as the primary cause, but her office has not provided a breakdown of those affected, including income levels, employment status, or immigration status. Today, she’s blaming President Trump for the decrease in enrollment after the President announc...