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Rep. Cuellar Announces that 8 Million Americans Enrolled in Healthcare Plan under ACA

Today, Congressman Henry Cuellar (D-TX28) announced that 8 million Americans had enrolled in a healthcare plan under the Affordable Care Act since the Marketplace opened in October 2013.  The announcement comes at a time when healthcare costs nationally are growing at the slowest level on record, Medicare spending is down, and the deficit is projected to continue to shrink. 

“These enrollment numbers show that the Affordable Care Act is working and is giving millions of Americans the peace of mind they deserve,” said Congressman Cuellar.  “As a Congressman representing areas with some of the highest rates of uninsured Americans in the country – up to 35 percent in some places along the US-Mexico border – I know that these numbers are a sign of tangible progress and change for many people.”

In addition to the 8 million Americans who have gained coverage:

  • 3 million young adults gained coverage thanks to the Affordable Care Act by being able to stay on their parents plan.
  • 3 million more people were enrolled in Medicaid and CHIP as of February, compared to before the Marketplaces opened. Medicaid and CHIP enrollment continues year-round
  • 5 million people are enrolled in plans that meet ACA standards outside the Marketplace, according to a Congressional Budget Office estimate.