Health Affairs June 7, 2021
On June 5, 2021, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) issued new data on enrollment in coverage options under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). Using enrollment data from 2020 and 2021, a new report from the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation (ASPE) estimates that 31 million people were enrolled in marketplace or Medicaid coverage. The report was released alongside a press release and effectuated enrollment report for 2020 and early 2021.
The enrollment of 31 million people is a record high and shows an ongoing need for affordable coverage, especially for Americans without job-based coverage. This has been especially true during the pandemic—Medicaid and the marketplaces have served as an important source of coverage following job...
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