Nearly 50 million people receive affordable health insurance, reports Biden Administration – La Opinión

At least one in seven Americans have benefited from the Affordable Care Act, according to a report that shows 49.4 million people gained health coverage.

“Today, a new report shows that nearly 50 million people have gained coverage in the Affordable Care Act’s Health Insurance Marketplace over the past decade,” said President Joe Biden. “This is a very important issue, yet Republicans in Congress remain committed to stopping us from repealing the Affordable Care Act.”

He said his administration was able to reduce ACA coverage costs by an average of $800 a year for millions of Americans.

“We invest in access and personal support to help people get the coverage that is right for them and we eliminate bureaucracy,” he defended.

In a recent report given to this newspaper for the first time, it was pointed out investments of more than $100 millionto expand access to affordable health coverage among Latinos and other underserved populations.

Vice President Kamala Harris also highlighted this health coverage achievement, as well as efforts to reduce drug costs.

“Since taking office, President Biden and I have worked consistently to make health care more accessible and affordable for millions of Americans, from lowering the cost of prescription drugs to elderly people to improve maternal and child health care.” mental health in history,” he explained. “We lowered costs for millions of families and provided security for Americans by ensuring they have continued health care coverage, even when they have a pre-existing condition, change jobs or start a business.”

The Department of Finance, as well as White House officials, revealed in a virtual press conference the record in medical protection, as 18.2 million Americans have registered for the first time since January 2021.

“Market enrollment has increased during the Biden-Harris administration, which has primarily helped American families with their monthly bills and entrepreneurs seeking coverage while starting new businesses,” added Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen defend it.

How the record was achieved

The Treasury Department pointed out that it was possible to improve health protections with the American Rescue Plan and the Inflation Reduction Act, which allowed price reductions for available plans to $10 or less per month for four out of five people.

This allowed families above 400% of the federal poverty level (FPL) – which is $58,000 annually for a single person and $120,000 for a family of four – to access the Biden administration’s Affordable Health Care Act major tax credit- Harris.

“On average, 20% of the population in states that have not expanded their programs have enrolled in an Affordable Care Act marketplace plan at some point, compared to 12% of the population in states that have been, they’ve done it,” he said. marked.

One of the Biden Administration officials pointed out that the numbers show that states that did not accept or recently accepted the Medicaid expansion had a higher percentage of enrollment in the federal program, for example, in the federal program, such as 20% or more of the population. in Florida, Utah and Georgia, and between 15 and 20% in Texas, South Carolina, North Carolina, Mississippi and Wyoming.

“It is further evidence that health insurance markets contribute to health and economic security and, in particular, allow people to purchase comprehensive and affordable health insurance when they are in short-term employment or long-term and access to other coverage,” he said. the official. “Also [los mercados de seguros] “They contribute to a dynamic economy, allowing people to change jobs or start a business without wondering how to replace their health insurance.”

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