CMS: 11.8 Million Enroll in Exchange Plan During 2018 Open Enrollment

Apr 04, 2018 - 02:36 PM
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Nearly 11.8 million people actively or automatically enrolled in a health plan through HealthCare.gov or a state-based exchange during open enrollment for 2018, according to a final report released yesterday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. That’s about 400,000 fewer than in 2017, when the open enrollment period was more than a month longer. More than 8.7 million people enrolled through HealthCare.gov, and the rest through the 12 state-based marketplaces. Nearly three-quarters of enrollees selected a silver plan, and 85% who enrolled through HealthCare.gov qualified for an advance premium tax credit. The average monthly premium for HealthCare.gov consumers with an APTC was $89, versus $522 for those without an APTC. More than 3.2 million enrollees were new to the exchanges. For additional data on 2018 plan selections, consumer demographics, premiums and financial assistance, visit www.cms.gov.

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