Over 49 Million Americans Covered by ACA Since 2014
Since the launch of the Affordable Care Act marketplaces in 2014, over 49 million Americans have enrolled in health insurance plans, with enrollment peaking at 20.8 million in 2024. The Biden administration has contributed to this surge through subsidies that have lowered premiums for many enrollees.
| Score | Value |
|---|---|
Scale | 9 |
Novelty | 3 |
Positivity | 7 |
Reliability | 8 |
Actionability | 6 |
Society | 8 |
Journalism | 4 |
Highlights
- More than 49 million Americans have signed up for health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplaces since their launch in 2014.
- Enrollment in ACA plans reached a high of 20.8 million people in 2024.
- The average cost of premiums for a year of enrollment in a marketplace health plan fell to $800 during the Biden administration.
- Federal officials reported that more than 18 million Americans enrolled in marketplace plans for the first time since President Biden took office.
- The ACA marketplaces have seen higher enrollment in states that did not expand Medicaid compared to those that did.
Perspectives
- Vice President Kamala Harris emphasizes the importance of the Affordable Care Act in her campaign, suggesting it is a key issue for swing state voters and asserting that more Americans have health care than ever before. [5]
- There are concerns regarding the expiration of major subsidies that have helped lower premiums for ACA plans, which could lead to intense negotiations in Congress about their future. [5]