While improving tax credits via legislation was a major driver, administrative actions by the Biden administration also made it easier for people to enroll in and afford their plans. - ThreadSky

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social • 15 days ago

While improving tax credits via legislation was a major driver, administrative actions by the Biden administration also made it easier for people to enroll in and afford their plans.

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jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

Many of these actions reversed changes the first Trump administration made that undermined the ACA, depressed enrollment, and made coverage less affordable. https://www.cbpp.org/charts/summary-of-administration-actions-undermining-the-affordable-care-act

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

The first Trump admin made devastating cuts to outreach & enrollment assistance—including slashing navigator funding by over 80%. The Biden admin boosted these so people could get needed help w/ the application & choose a plan that works for them. https://www.cbpp.org/charts/trump-administration-has-cut-navigator-funding-by-over-80-percent-since-2016

g-fann-aca-actuary.bsky.social•11 days ago

Declining subsidized enrollment was reversed in 2018. Unsubsidized enrollment grew in 2020.

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

The first Trump administration shortened the yearly open enrollment period to just 44 days, shorter than Medicare open enrollment. The Biden administration made it longer—giving people an extra ~4 weeks to choose a plan for the coming year.

g-fann-aca-actuary.bsky.social•11 days ago

Accelerated Obama's decision one year. "This change would require individuals to enroll in coverage prior to the beginning of the year...and is consistent with the open enrollment period established for the open enrollment periods for 2019 and beyond." https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2017/02/17/2017-03027/patient-protection-and-affordable-care-act-market-stabilization

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

Other changes in the last 4 years reduced paperwork for people applying for marketplace coverage, made it easier to compare plans, helped ensure people were getting the best price for their coverage, and created more chances for people to enroll midyear. https://www.cbpp.org/blog/aca-marketplace-open-soon-for-2024-enrollment-new-policies-mean-less-red-tape

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

Today’s news that the administration is again slashing federal Navigator grants—this time by 90%—is a troubling signal that the amin is working to make it harder for people to get affordable coverage that helps them stay healthier and financially secure. https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/cms-announcement-federal-navigator-program-funding

radseg.bsky.social•13 days ago

They make it sound as if they care...

jenniferlsullivan.bsky.social•15 days ago

We’ll be watching closely for more damaging policies in their forthcoming marketplace rule. 👀

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