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'Obamacare' Enrollment Surpasses Record for 3rd Straight Year. On Jan. 10, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) said that 2024 enrollment for Affordable Care Act (ACA) insurance plans has exceeded 20 million so far, 'The Hill' reports. That number represents about 4 million more people who signed up this year, compared to 16.3 million in 2023. President Joe Biden issued a statement. "Today, we hit a major milestone in lowering costs and ensuring all Americans have access to quality, affordable health care, a record-breaking 20 million Americans have enrolled in health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplaces." "With six days left to still get covered, 8 million more Americans have signed up for ACA coverage than when I took office.", President Joe Biden, via statement. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra also issued a statement. "Today is a momentous day. A record number of people in the United States have health care coverage through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace — more than at any point in history.", "More people with access to preventive care means a healthier country and lower health care costs across the board.", Xavier Becerra, Health and Human Services Secretary, via statement. This enrollment period ends on Jan. 16, 'The Hill' reports. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT