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HealthCare.gov enrollments up 18% over 2022, HHS says

The Department of Health and Human Services Dec. 27 said that HealthCare.gov signups are outpacing previous years as of Dec. 15.

CMS seeks comments on ACA essential health benefits

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services seeks public input on topics related to essential health benefits — items and services that all non-grandfathered health plans in the individual and small group markets must cover under the Affordable Care Act

2023 open enrollment for marketplace plans begins

Now through Jan. 15, individuals and families can enroll in or change their health coverage options through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expects four out of five consumers to find plans for $10 or less per month after tax credits.

AHA comments on HHS proposed rule on ACA nondiscrimination protections

Commenting on a proposed rule that would reinstate certain regulatory protections against discrimination in health care programs and activities under Section 1557 of the Affordable Care Act that the prior Administration removed in 2020, AHA said hospitals and health systems remain committed to diversity, inclusion and health equity.  

CMS issues new guidance for states applying for Section 1332 waivers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and Department of the Treasury today issued revised guidance for states seeking a Section 1332 waiver of certain Affordable Care Act requirements.

Agencies remind health plans to cover contraceptive services at no cost to patient

 The Affordable Care Act requires non-grandfathered health plans to cover women’s preventive services, including free birth control and contraceptive counseling, at no cost to individuals and covered dependents, the departments of Health and Human Services, Labor and Treasury reminded group health plans in a letter yesterday.

Congress urged to make premium tax credit expansion permanent

Six national organizations, including the AHA, today urged congressional leaders to permanently expand access to the Affordable Care Act’s advance premium tax credits.

HHS report highlights new ACA coverage numbers; total enrollees increase to 35.8 million

The numbers reflect an increase from 27.1 million individuals in 2020.

Biden Administration rule to make coverage more affordable by fixing the ACA ‘family glitch’

The proposed rule would enable more families to access health insurance subsidies through the Health Insurance Marketplace.

HHS: Marketplace enrollment up, premiums down after tax credit in 2022

The average monthly premium for consumers receiving an advance premium tax credit was $133, down from $164 in 2021.