Florida Leads the Way for Affordable Care Act Plans
Florida leads the way for Affordable Care Act health insurance with 4.2 million people in the state having signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance plans, according to data from the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). A record 21.4 million people across the United States have now signed up for Affordable Care Act insurance plans, including around 5 million new registrations and 16 million people who renewed their coverage in the Open Enrollment Period from November 1, 2023, to January 16, 2024.
The high number of individuals with Affordable Care Act plans in Florida is partly due to the large population and also because many people have retired and moved to the state, which means they no longer have access to employer-sponsored coverage. Florida has the third highest number of uninsured people behind Texas and California and for many Florida residents, Affordable Care Act plans are the only option available.
“For decades, when it came to federal programs we could depend on to keep Americans covered, three were always top of mind – Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, but now it’s crystal clear that we need to add a fourth – the Affordable Care Act,” said Health Secretary Xavier Becerra. “Once again, a record-breaking number of Americans have signed up for affordable health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace, and now they and their families have the peace of mind that comes with coverage.”
“These historic enrollment numbers are a testament to the need for comprehensive, quality, affordable health insurance, and we must do everything we can to protect and expand access to coverage for all people,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “Numbers do not lie: Not only is demand for Marketplace insurance coverage at an all-time high, but the Marketplaces are delivering on the Affordable Care Act’s promise to provide the peace of mind that comes with having health insurance to millions of Americans.”
