Here’s what you should know.
1. Approximately 10.3 million people have insurance through the ACA’s exchanges.
2. Politico reports the two million who fell off failed to pay premiums after selecting plans during open enrollment. Around 12.2 million signed up for coverage during open enrollment.
3. CMS said the people who dropped coverage cited high costs and a lack of affordability were the reasons behind their decision. Another analyst report cited an increase in people obtaining employer-sponsored coverage.
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