In 2015, 66,118 people enrolled and in 2014, approximately 45,000 people signed up. Emily Brostek, Executive Director of Consumers for Affordable Care (CAHC), noted that Maine continued to see high enrollment, exceeding expectations. "Again, Maine has seen high and rising enrollment numbers, which shows that people continue to welcome affordable plans they can get through the marketplace. We've seen the numbers go up and up every year," Brostek noted.
On a national basis, about 12.7 million Americans selected health plans including more than 4 million new consumers in states that used the HealthCare.gov website. Of the 12.7 million people who enrolled, more than 9.6 million came through the HealthCare.gov platform. The remaining 3.1 million selected a plan through state-based programs.
The number of people in Maine who enrolled represents about 65% of the approximately 125,000 residents who are eligible.
One of the incentives this year for purchasing health insurance is the increased penalty under the ACA for not being insured, a penalty of $695 per adults and $347.50 per child or 2.5 percent of household income, whichever is higher. Following 2016, the penalty will be adjusted for inflation, unless otherwise changed by the Congress.
MMA partners with member practices in encouraging enrollment through outreach activities supported by a grant from the Maine Health Access Foundation (MeHAF).
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