“We believe sensible state regulation of these plans is important, but millions of Americans are in need of affordable insurance options, and states can help build this market outside of Obamacare’s broken regulations.”

—Alex Azar, Health and Human Services Secretary

First quarter enrollment data from 2018 shows that total individual enrollment continues to decline, even as enrollment on the ACA exchanges has remained relatively stable. 14.4 million people are enrolled in the individual market as of the first quarter 2018, 12% lower than the first quarter of 2017 – a drop of about 2 million.

Excerpted from: KFF