Thousands of residents are dropping their health coverage as premiums spike across Pennsylvania, according to new data from Pennie.

Pennie is the state’s official health insurance marketplace. It was created to help individuals and families shop for coverage if they do not receive insurance through an employer.

Officials from the agency report that about 1,000 people are canceling their plans every day. Since open enrollment began on Nov. 1, roughly 70,000 Pennsylvanians have left the program.

The rising costs are hitting Western Pennsylvanians as well.

In Mercer County, the average monthly premium is increasing by $124. Residents in Lawrence County face an average jump of $126 per month.

Both counties are part of Congressional District 16, where premiums are rising by 78% on average. There are 26,540 people enrolled in the program within the district.

The district has an older population than the rest of the state. About 39% of local enrollees are between the ages of 55 and 64.

Costs increased after the federal One Big Beautiful Bill Act was signed in July 2025. The law ended the Enhanced Premium Tax Credits that had previously lowered bills for many families.

Without those extra credits, only 73% of enrollees in the district now qualify for financial help.

Open enrollment ends Jan. 31.