Federal Health Insurance Marketplace Enrollment Doubles Since 2021

Since Chiquita Brooks-LaSure became the head of the federal health insurance marketplace in 2021, enrollment has doubled to about 24 million by early 2025. This significant growth highlights expanding reliance on the ACA marketplace for health coverage. The increase reflects evolving market dynamics and regulatory impacts on coverage accessibility. The surge in marketplace enrollment signals critical shifts for insurers, regulators, and policymakers focusing on affordability and compliance within the health insurance industry.