Fierce Healthcare April 29, 2022
Robert King

A record 35 million people have gained coverage via the Affordable Care Act, either through exchange coverage, Medicaid expansion or basic health coverage, a new federal report shows.

The report released Friday by the Department of Health and Human Services Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation illustrates the impact of key policies under the American Rescue Plan Act, including enhanced ACA exchange subsidies. The total is an increase compared to the 31 million the agency reported last year.

“We will continue to push for comprehensive ACA coverage and Medicaid expansion and work with states to make comprehensive healthcare accessible and equitable for families across the country,” said HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra in a statement.

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