960,000 NYers Sign For Insurance Under New Health Law

More than 960,000 New York residents signed up for insurance under the state’s new health plan marketplace during its first enrollment period, according to a state report issued Wednesday.

The analysis shows that 55 percent of the individuals enrolled in Medicaid and 38 percent — or 371,000 people — signed up for private insurances on the marketplace. About three quarters of them received some level of financial assistance.

Eighty-one percent of those who signed up for coverage during the period between Oct. 1 and April 15 were previously uninsured.

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More than 960,000 New York residents signed up for insurance under the state’s new health plan marketplace during its first enrollment period, according to a state report issued Wednesday.

The analysis shows that 55 percent of the individuals enrolled in Medicaid and 38 percent — or 371,000 people — signed up for private insurances on the marketplace. About three quarters of them received some level of financial assistance.

Eighty-one percent of those who signed up for coverage during the period between Oct. 1 and April 15 were previously uninsured.

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