Trump administration cancels over 760,000 ACA enrollments citing fraud
The Trump administration canceled approximately 315,000 Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace enrollments covering around 760,000 people in an enforcement action led by Vice President JD Vance’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. The cancellations were attributed to alleged 'rampant fraud' and improper eligibility verification within the program. Additionally, about 419,000 individuals are being verified for legal residency status and income thresholds required under ACA rules. The administration estimates this action will save $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies by eliminating fraudulent enrollments. CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz claimed that around 35% of people enrolled in the program have never used it, suggesting a significant portion may be ineligible or non-compliant with requirements. The move follows reports indicating nearly half of ACA enrollment growth from 2021 to 2024 was suspected to involve improper or fraudulent activity.
Topics: Affordable Care Act fraud prevention Medicare and Medicaid Services taxpayer savings