ACA Open Enrollment "Half-Time" Report: Average Individual Premiums Decrease 4%, Deductibles Rise 5%
The ACA's nationwide annual open enrollment period for 2020 coverage began on
Report highlights:
- Average premiums show modest declines: Average premiums for individual coverage declined 4% compared to last year (from
$477 to $456 ), while family premiums declined 2% (from$1,154 to $1,134 ). - Average deductibles increased: Average deductibles for individual coverage are up 5% compared to last year (from
$4,064 to $4,263 ); family premiums are up 4% (from$7,620 to $7,893 ). - More people are selecting EPO plans: 31% of individuals and families selected EPO-style plans, compared to 25% during last year's open enrollment; 49% selected HMO-style plans, compared to 56% last year.
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eHealth will continue to monitor consumer behavior and plan selection patterns through the remainder of the ACA open enrollment period and publish additional insights as they become available.
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