Nearly 24 million Americans have enrolled in the Affordable Care Act during the final enrollment period of the Biden administration, marking a 9% increase from the previous year. The increase is attributed to 3.2 million new consumers and the re-enrollment of 20.4 million existing enrollees. Biden highlighted this achievement, emphasizing his administration's commitment to making healthcare more accessible and affordable.
A record nearly 24 million Americans enrolled in the Affordable Care Act during the final enrollment period of the Biden administration, the White House announced Wednesday, a 9% jump from the prior year, with a week left for more to enroll.
The 2025 enrollment figure is buoyed by 3.2 million new consumers compared to last year, the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services said, with 20.4 million consumers insured in 2024 selecting a plan for the new year or automatically re-enrolled. About 900,000 others did not re-enroll between 2024 and 2025, according to the figures.said in a statement. "That's no coincidence.
He added, "I'm proud that my Administration delivered -- even as Republican elected officials, who have been eager to put millions of Americans coverage at risk, stood in the way. I urge Congress to double down on the progress we have made and ensure Americans have access to quality, affordable health care by extending the ACA premium tax credit this year."
The White House notes that the figure is likely to grow before the open enrollment period, which began on Nov. 1, closes on Jan. 15 for states that are part of the federal marketplace, while some others have until the end of the month.tried several times to repeal the ACA but was unsuccessful. In November 2023, he also vowed to replace it in a post on his social media platform, Truth Social.Since then, he has shifted course.
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