U.S. hits all-time high of 23.6 million Obamacare enrollments, Florida leads the nation again
Florida – Based on the latest data published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Florida once again leads the country in Obamacare enrollment numbers. A record-breaking 4,633,650 Floridians registered in health insurance plans via the Marketplace for the 2025 coverage year, therefore highlighting the state’s major influence in the national health care landscape.
With 3.2 million additional users, nationally the total enrollment for 2025 has peaked at 23.6 million, all-time high. This spike in sign-ups highlights Americans’ continuous dependability and appreciation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), occasionally referred to as Obamacare. According to the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation, the state’s strong involvement consists in offers from four insurance companies and 12 health maintenance organizations (HMOs), which are regionally specific and demand consumers to live in the defined areas they cover.
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For millions of people, the Marketplace of the Affordable Care Act—a fundamental part of the legislation meant to increase access to and affordability of healthcare—remains a vital tool. Given the political debate on the future of the ACA, the national and state enrollment numbers are impressive. Although President-elect Donald Trump promised to destroy Obamacare, comprehensive ideas on how this would be accomplished have not been offered.
“The Affordable Care Act health insurance marketplace and reforms have proven to be successful and critically important for millions of Americans and their families,” Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a prepared statement.
“Every American should have access to quality, affordable health care — and thanks to the ACA, they do. The Affordable Care Act now stands along with Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security as one of the most consequential social programs in the history of our nation.”
Despite political opposition at the state level to some elements like the Medicaid expansion for lower-income, childless adults, Florida’s leadership in enrollment numbers is a clear indication of the state’s participation with the ACA. The ACA is still popular among Floridians, who have regularly used the marketplace to find health insurance coverage even without this development.
“We can’t lose sight of what’s behind our tremendous, record-setting progress: Millions of individuals and families who now have a critical connection to the lifeline of health care coverage,” said CMS Administrator Chiquita Brooks-LaSure. “To the millions more who may still need coverage: Don’t delay. Help is still available, including tax credits that have made coverage more accessible by reducing the barrier posed by high costs.”
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The open enrollment period for 2025 began on November 1st and will run until January 15th, with policies taking effect on January 1st for those who registered by December 15th. Coverage begin on February 1st for those who register by the end of the enrollment session.
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The millions of Americans for whom the ACA has been an essential gateway to healthcare remain the center of attention as the signup process goes on and political discussions take shape. Florida’s large enrollment statistics not only reflect the country’s data but also highlight the vital need of ongoing access to affordable health care alternatives for every American.
To view the Marketplace enrollment snapshot report, please visit: https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/fact-sheets/marketplace-2025-open-enrollment-period-report-national-snapshot-1
