Obamacare Enrollment Tally Climbs To 11.7 Million
On Monday, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell Mathews announced this total, which reflects sign-ups on the state and federal insurance exchanges through Feb. 22. The overall count is likely to increase more because of extended enrollment periods through April that were created for people who learn about the penalties for not having insurance when they file their taxes.
The Wall Street Journal:
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Near 11.7 Million
Nearly 11.7 million people signed up for health coverage in state and federal marketplaces under the Affordable Care Act, the Obama administration said Monday. The latest numbers on the second year of open enrollment are a tangible sign the health law is effective, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Mathews Burwell said Monday during a White House event to thank stakeholders who helped during the sign-up period. (Armour, 3/9)
USA Today:
State, Federal Health Exchange Enrollment Nears 11.7M
Nearly 11.7 million people were enrolled in an Obamacare plan through Feb. 22, Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia Burwell said Monday. That number will continue to increase because of extended enrollment periods through April for those who learn of the penalties for not having health care while they are doing their taxes. But as of now, Burwell said more than half of those who signed up were new customers. (O'Donnell, 3/9)
News outlets also report state-specific enrollment numbers -
Los Angeles Times:
Obamacare: Agents Signed Up 43% Of New California Enrollment
California fell short of its second-year enrollment goal for Obamacare, but don't blame insurance agents. They accounted for 43% of new enrollment in Covered California, the state's health insurance exchange. That compares with 30% of people who enrolled themselves online or 10% who turned to a certified enrollment counselor or navigator. (Terhune, 3/9)
The Baltimore Sun:
More Than 289,000 Buy Health Plans On Exchange
The Maryland Health Exchange reported Monday that 289,131 people enrolled in private and government-funded plans during open enrollment that ended Feb. 28. The exchange, where under the Affordable Care Act people who don't receive insurance through an employer can get a health plan, enrolled 122,778 people in private plans and 166,353 in Medicaid. (McDaniels, 3/9)