Forbes November 22, 2024
Bruce Japsen

The Biden administration Friday predicted another record year of enrollment in individual coverage under the Affordable Care Act with several weeks remaining to sign up for such health benefits.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said 496,000 consumers who do not currently have health care coverage, also known as Obamacare, have selected plans through the individual-market marketplace for plan year 2025 coverage. Last year, more than 21 million people signed up for coverage for 2024, setting a record.

“I’m excited about this year’s open enrollment and believe this will be the biggest yet,” CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure said. “It’s never been more critical to ensure access to high-quality, affordable health care coverage in America. Now is the time to...

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Topics: ACA (Affordable Care Act), Congress / White House, Govt Agencies, Insurance
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