The expiration of federal tax credits may have reduced the number of people signing up for health insurance plans through Covered California.
New numbers show 1.92 million people signed up for coverage during open enrollment, down about 50,000 people from 2025.
It’s the first time in five years that statewide enrollment is down.
In the Tri-Counties, nearly 83,000 people signed up for insurance plans through Covered California in 2026—a 5% drop from 2025.
About 74,000 people were renewals, with around 9,000 first-time Covered California clients.
