Georgia Enrollment Lagging as ACA Deadline Looms

Thursday, March 20th, 2014

Uninsured Georgians have less than two weeks left to sign up for health insurance through the federal government's exchanges, often called Obamacare. After that, they'll face a fine and have to wait until November.

Approximately 139,300 Georgians have selected a plan through the federally run marketplace, according to recent data from the Department of Health and Human Services. That figure is still only about 40 percent of the total number of Georgians eligible to do so.

February enrollment in the Peach State was down, in line with a national decrease as more Americans wait until the last minute to decide on coverage.

One of five health carriers on Georgia's exchange, Blue Cross Blue Shield reported an enrollment of 25,000 members via the exchanges so far.

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