Changes Impacting Consumers

As federal and state health policies evolve, we’re here to help you understand what’s new and how it might impact your coverage. This page provides a summary of key updates to eligibility and enrollment rules.

What you need to know about changes effective for 2026

In accordance with federal law and policy, there are several changes which impact consumers shopping for and enrolling into plans on Georgia Access for 2026, including:

• Changes to financial assistance levels
• Requirement to repay excess federal tax credits
• Requirement to have a Qualifying Life Event to enroll in a Special Enrollment Period
• Immigration status and eligibility for financial assistance
• Eligibility for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients
• High Deductible Health Plans and Health Savings Accounts

To learn more about these changes, download the 2026 information sheet for returning consumers:

Want to learn more?

• Visit 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule | CMS to learn more about the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) 2025 Marketplace Integrity and Affordability Final Rule.
• Visit Text – H.R.1 – 119th Congress (2025-2026): One Big Beautiful Bill Act | Congress.gov | Library of Congress to read H.R.1 – One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
• Visit Enhanced Premium Tax Credit Expiration: Frequently Asked Questions | Congress.gov to learn more about the enhanced premium subsidies that are currently set to expire for PY 2026.