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Caroline MacGregor: This is 89.1 WEMU. I’m Caroline MacGregor. And today, we are discussing health insurance and the difficulty for many in affording it. With me today to talk about a noted decline in health insurance enrollment is Jeremy Lapedis. He is the Executive Director of the Washtenaw Health Project. They are a non-profit organization that connects Washtenaw County residents with affordable health care and coverage, regardless of their income or immigration status. Welcome, Jeremy! Thank you for joining us today!
Jeremy Lapedis: Yeah, thank you so much for having me!
Caroline MacGregor: Now, your team at the Washtenaw Health Project, you support Washtenaw County residents who do not have health insurance, in addition to those who’ve questions or concerns about their current plan or even changing life circumstances. Your organization has reported a sharp decline during the 2026 Health Insurance Marketplace open enrollment period. Tell me what this is reflecting for the community at large with respect to affordability challenges for local families…