New York's Health Exchange Enrollment Nears 600,000 As March 31 Deadline Nears

GLENN BLAIN
Enrollment in New York’s version of Obamacare is nearing 600,000 people with less than a month to go before the end of the sign up period, officials announced Monday.

State health officials also said more than 70% of those who signed up for health insurance using the insurance exchange – NY State of Health – had no insurance at the time they enrolled, indicating the state was having success in attracting the previously uninsured into the system.

“As we approach the March 31 open enrollment deadline for individuals, activity on the NY State of Health marketplace remains very high, and we’re thrilled that nearly 600,000 New Yorkers have enrolled for quality, low-cost health insurance, and more than 900,000 people have completed applications since the Oct. 1 launch. Also, more than seventy percent of enrolled New Yorkers were uninsured when they applied,” Donna Frescatore, executive director of NY State of Health, said.

“It’s important that all New Yorkers are aware that the open enrollment period runs through March 31, 2014,” Frescatore said. “We encourage individuals to take advantage of the opportunities available on the Marketplace, and, for those who have completed applications, to select a health plan before open enrollment closes.”

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