Over 300K Michiganders Enroll In Health Insurance Marketplace Plans, The Most Since 2017

Michigan Advance

January 28, 2022

More than 303,000 Michiganders enrolled in a 2022 health plan on the Health Insurance Marketplace during the recent open enrollment period, the highest number since 2017.

Under the Affordable Care Act signed by former President Barack Obama, Americans who are self-employed, don’t have health coverage through work or need more affordable health insurance options can purchase plans at Healthcare.gov.

“Every Michigander deserves affordable, comprehensive health insurance, and thanks to record-breaking enrollment under the Affordable Care Act, more than 303,000 Michiganders now have the coverage and peace of mind that comes with a high-quality health plan,” said Whitmer. “I am thankful to our federal partners for helping us make this successful Open Enrollment period possible, and to our state and local partners for all they did to help these Michiganders get covered.”

Open enrollment for 2022 health insurance ran between Nov. 1, 2021, and Jan. 15, 2022. During that time period, there was nearly 14% increase over enrollment numbers for 2020, and a nearly 16% increase over 2019.

Nationally, more than 14.5 million people found a plan during open enrollment, including 5.8 million people who selected a Marketplace plan for the first time.

The 2021 American Rescue Plan lowered health care costs for most Marketplace consumers and increased enrollment to record levels, according to the White House. HealthCare.gov consumers saw their average monthly premium fall by 23%, compared to the 2021 enrollment period that ended before the COVID-19 relief law passed.

“The numbers say it all: We are delivering on our commitment to make health care a right for Americans and to ensure it is accessible and affordable,” said U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra. “… We will continue to deliver for the American people and work to ensure no one is left behind in getting access to the care they deserve.”

For most Michiganders, the next opportunity to enroll in a Marketplace health plan will be the open enrollment period for 2023 coverage, which is set to begin Nov. 1, 2022.

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