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Open Enrollment Snapshot: 77% of Americans Are Pleased with Their Health Insurance Options for 2026
Regarding GLP-1 drugs, 33% of Americans intend to begin taking these medications for weight loss once the Trump administration makes them available at
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[{"type":"text","content":"Regarding GLP-1 drugs, 33% of Americans intend to begin taking these medications for weight loss once the Trump administration makes them available at discounted prices next year57% of Americans say the Trump administration is making the needs of health insurance enrollees a high priority, including 74% of people with Affordable Care Act plansAUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With open enrollment for 2026 health benefits in full swing, eHealth (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading online health insurance marketplace, released findings from a new survey showing that most Americans are happy with their coverage options for next year, despite many people expressing surprise with the cost of plan premiums.When it comes to Medicare Advantage enrollment trends, new eHealth data shows consumers are selecting plans with higher out-of-pocket maximums, while deductibles have declined slightly compared to last year.eHealth's survey of more than 1,500 Americans highlights opinions from people enrolled in Medicare, employer-based plans, and Affordable Care Act (ACA) coverage, including:On open enrollment season77% of Americans who have reviewed their 2026 plan choices felt good about their coverage options, with the highest satisfaction among Medicare beneficiaries (86%) and people with employer-sponsored plans (81%).57% of Americans enrolled in ACA plans remain hopeful that enhanced subsidies will be extended by Congress.51% of Americans who have reviewed their coverage options were surprised by the high cost of monthly premiums, including 79% of ACA enrollees.On Trump administration health insurance policies57% of Americans said the Trump administration \"is making the needs of health insurance enrollees a high priority,\" including 66% of Medicare beneficiaries.59% of Americans support the administration's plan to make GLP-1 drugs broadly available for weight loss at discounted prices.33% of Americans intend to take a GLP-1 drug when discounted pricing takes effect; among these, 68% are willing to pay $100 or more, while 49% are willing to pay $200 or more.On leveraging AI for health insurance shopping57% of Americans agreed that \"in the future artificial intelligence (AI) will make it easier for me to find the best health insurance plan for my personal coverage needs and budget.\"56% of Americans said they would use an AI tool to find the...