NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ—161,775 state residents signed up for health insurance during the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) open enrollment period, according to an announcement last week. An additional 98,240 people signed up for Medicare.
"Today's numbers underscore New Jerseyans' desire to access quality, affordable health care coverage for their families," US Congressman Bill Pascrell said in a press release. "There was a clear need for the ACA and these numbers show that the law is working."