'Obamacare' Enrollment Surpasses Record for 3rd Straight Year

'Obamacare' Enrollment Surpasses Record , for 3rd Straight Year.
On Jan. 10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said that 2024 enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans has exceeded 20 million so far, 'The Hill' reports.
That number represents about
4 million more people who signed up this year, compared to 16.3 million in 2023.
President Joe Biden issued a statement.
Today, we hit a major milestone in lowering
costs and ensuring all Americans have access
to quality, affordable health care: , President Joe Biden, via statement.
... a record-breaking 20 million Americans have
enrolled in health care coverage through
the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, President Joe Biden, via statement.
With six days left to still get
covered, 8 million more Americans
have signed up for ACA coverage
than when I took office, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Health and Human Services Secretary
Xavier Becerra also issued a statement.
Today is a momentous day. A record number
of people in the United States have health
care coverage through the Affordable Care
Act’s Marketplace — more than
at any point in history. , Xavier Becerra, Health and Human Services Secretary, via statement.
More people with access to
preventive care means a healthier
country and lower health care
costs across the board, Xavier Becerra, Health and Human Services Secretary, via statement.
This enrollment period ends
on Jan. 16, 'The Hill' reports