11.3 Million Individuals Enrolled in Health Coverage Nationwide

According to figures released by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, consumers in Texas are actively engaged in selecting health insurance coverage for 2016.  Among those reenrolling customers in Texas, 55 percent came back, reviewed their information and actively selected a Marketplace plan. For context, studies looking at Open Enrollment for Medicare Part D and the Federal Employee Health Benefits program find that less than 15 percent of enrollees change plans in any given year.

“We’re seeing unprecedented demand for Marketplace coverage with more than 11.3 million people signed up nationwide,” said Health and Human Services Secretary Sylvia M. Burwell.  “We’re encouraged that Marketplace consumers are increasingly young, engaged and shopping for the best plan. We have more work to do before the next deadlines and our focus continues to be the consumer experience and educating consumers about available financial assistance and their choices.”

Nationally, more than 11.3 million people signed up for coverage through the Health Insurance Marketplaces in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.  That includes 8.6 million people (76 percent) in the 38 states that use the HealthCare.gov platform through January 2, 2016 and 2.7 million people (24 percent) in the remaining 13 State-based Marketplaces through December 26, 2015. 

The final number of plan selections associated with enrollment activity to date could fluctuate as plan changes or cancellations occur, such as in response to life changes like starting a new job or getting married. In addition, today’s report only looks at plan selections and does not include the number of consumers who paid their premiums to effectuate their enrollment.

Open Enrollment ends January 31, 2016.  For coverage starting on February 1, people must sign up by the January 15 deadline.

To read today’s report and see state level tables visit: https://aspe.hhs.gov/health-insurance-marketplaces-2016-open-enrollment-period-january-enrollment-report

To see the most recent CMS Weekly Enrollment Snapshot for Dec 27 – Jan 2 visit: https://www.cms.gov/Newsroom/MediaReleaseDatabase/Fact-sheets/2016-Fact-sheets-items/2016-01-06.html