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How Have the Administration’s Actions Affected Stakeholders?Ĭombined, Biden’s actions have already affected consumers and the insurance industry in the near term and promise to dramatically alter the ACA Marketplace through 2022.

Waiving the typically required repayment for any excess premium tax credits issued in 2020.

Extending subsidies for all ACA individuals with annual incomes above 400% FPL for the first time by limiting their contributions to 8.5% of household income and.

Increasing premium subsidies for those with annual incomes up to 400% FPL (e.g., $51,520 for an individual).

Making silver-level plans widely available for a $0 premium and a reduced deductible for individuals with annual incomes up to 150% of the federal poverty level (FPL) (e.g., $19,320 for an individual).

On March 11, 2021, Biden signed the ARPA into law, which among other provisions, helps make Marketplace plans more affordable for most consumers in plan years 20 by: 15, 2021 doubled its outreach budget and offered a record allocation of an additional $80 million in navigator funding for the 2022 open enrollment period. In the months following, the Biden administration extended the SEP to Aug. Third, it directed all agencies with authorities and responsibilities related to the ACA to examine any previous policies, demonstrations, or waivers that hindered access to the Marketplaces. Second, it allocated $50 million in additional funding for CMS to conduct outreach and education activities. First, it established a three-month special enrollment period (SEP) for states with Federally-facilitated Marketplaces (FFMs). 28, 2021, the president issued an Executive Order on Strengthening Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act (Executive Order), offering three methods to strengthen the ACA Marketplaces by increasing consumer awareness and access. President Biden oversaw two major policy actions in an attempt to strengthen the ACA Marketplaces in the early days and months of his administration. In this post, IMPAQ researchers explore these policy actions, as well as how they affect consumers and the insurance industry in the near and long term. The $1.9 trillion relief package presents some of the most sweeping reforms to the Affordable Care Act (ACA) since its passage in 2010. Faced with these challenges, among other pressing issues, the administration notched early victories through executive orders and the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). With millions without health insurance during a global pandemic and high unemployment, the administration needed to act quickly to increase access to affordable health coverage. Like his predecessors, President Biden sought to capitalize on his political momentum and deliver on his campaign promises to maintain it. The Biden administration recently passed its 100 day milestone on April 30, 2021.