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The White House
Obama Touts
March 31 enrollment of 7.1 million
Hello everyone,
Last night, the first open enrollment period under the Affordable Care
Act came to an end.
And this afternoon, we announced that 7.1 million Americans have now
signed up for private insurance plans through the new Health Insurance
Marketplaces.
7.1 million.
That doesn't count the more than 3 million young adults who have gained
insurance under this law by staying on their families' plans. It
doesn't count the millions more who have gotten covered through the
expansion of Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program. It
doesn't include the more than 100 million folks who now have better
care -- who are receiving additional benefits, like mammograms and
contraceptive care, at no extra cost.
Now, millions of our fellow Americans have the comfort and peace of
mind that comes with knowing they're no longer leaving their health and
well-being to chance. For many of them, quality health insurance wasn't
an option until this year -- maybe because they couldn't afford it, or
because a pre-existing condition kept them locked out of a
discriminatory system.
Today, that's changed. And while our long-broken health care system may
not be completely fixed, it's without question a lot better. That's
something to be proud of -- and there's no good reason to go back.
Regardless of your politics, or your feelings about the Affordable Care
Act, millions more Americans with health coverage is something that's
good for our economy and our country.
At the end of the day, that is what this law -- and the other reforms
we're fighting for, from a 21st-century immigration system to a fairer
wage for every American who's willing to work for it -- are all about:
Making sure our country lives up to our highest ideals.
I am thankful to be your President today, and every day. And I am proud
that this law will continue to make life better for millions of
Americans in the years to come.
Thank you.
President Barack Obama
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