Hi, everybody. For decades, too many working Americans went without the security of health insurance-and their financial well-being1 suffered because of it.
We've begun to change that. As the Affordable2 Care Act has taken effect, we've covered 17. 6 million Americans. Since 2010, the uninsured rate has decreased by 45%. And for the first time, more than 90% of Americans are covered.
If you haven't gotten covered yet, or if you care about someone who hasn't gotten covered yet, now's your chance. It's open enrollment3 season for the Health Insurance Marketplace.
What that means is, with a few clicks on HealthCare. gov, you'll find private insurance companies competing for your business. You can compare plans and choose the one that's right for your family. In fact, most Americans will find an option that costs less than $75 a month. Even if you already have insurance through the Marketplace, check it out. Shopping around can save you a lot of money-last year, consumers who shopped saved almost $400.
Take the story of a man named Phil Viso, who emailed me earlier this year. Phil's a software developer from my home
