RICARDO ALONSO-ZALDIVAR, Associated Press
Administration Lowers Health Law Sign-Up Goals
WASHINGTON (AP) – The administration is dialing back expectations for health insurance sign-ups in the second year of President Barack Obama’s big push to cover uninsured Americans.
2015 Enrollment Estimates Released
A report released Monday by the Health and Human Services department estimates that 9 million to 9.9 million paying customers will enroll for 2015.
Comparison With Congressional Budget Office Projections
That’s significantly lower than the 13 million the Congressional Budget Office projected earlier this year.
But it does represent an increase of roughly 30 to 40 percent from the 7.1 million currently signed up.
Details on Health Law Coverage Options
Under the health law, people who don’t have coverage on the job can buy taxpayer-subsidized private insurance through HealthCare.gov and state insurance markets. Many are required to do so to avoid fines.
Open Enrollment Period and Consumer Resources
Open enrollment starts Saturday. Consumers can get an early peek at premiums now on HealthCare.gov.
