More than 11 million people signed up for subsidized health insurance by the Feb. 15 deadline, according to the White House on Tuesday. It was 11.4 million more or less, and President Barack Obama did a small victory dance.
He stated: “The Affordable Care Act is working. And I'll tell you, everywhere I go around the country, I’m meeting individuals who come up and thank me. How passionate they are about the difference its made in their lives, it really reminds me why we do all of this.”
The numbers may grow or shrink, because this week is a grace period for those who started but did not finish an application before Feb. 15. People may complete applications through Sunday, Feb. 22. That could increase the figure. If those who did sign up do not follow through and pay their premiums, the numbers would drop as those people fall off the rolls.
Senate Democrats would like an even longer grace period for those who did not begin to apply in time. There are still roughly 30 million uninsured adults in America. The main purpose of the Affordable Care Act was to make sure more people had health insurance, according to the White House.
