From whitehouse.gov:
Five years ago, the Affordable Care Act became law -- opening the doors to affordable, quality health insurance for millions of people. And today, we learned that, thanks to the health care law, about 11.4 million Americans are signed up for private health coverage that suits their needs.
In the final day of Open Enrollment season this year, more new consumers signed up for health coverage than on any day this Open Enrollment or last. Health and Human Services Secretary Burwell delivered the great news to the President today...
"The Affordable Care Act is working," the President said. "And I'll tell you, everywhere I go around the country, I'm meeting individuals who come up and thank me. How passionate they are about the difference its made in their lives, it really reminds me why we do all of this."
http://www.whitehouse.gov/...
If one were to read aloud the names of the 11.4 million now with health care, it would take about 250 days.
And if you count everyone who now has healthcare thanks to the ACA, that number is closer to 32 million, or approximately 10% of the U.S. Population! Here are the numbers from Charles Gaba (Brainwrap):
Estimated 2015 ACA Policy Enrollment: 32.0M
(18.6M Paid QHPs (10.4M Exchange-based +8.2M OFF-Exchange), 13.4M Medicaid/CHIP)
http://acasignups.net
What an amazing legacy the ACA leaves for President Obama. Break out the champagne, folks. And Supreme Court - do your worst, but keep an eye on the history books - you won't want your decision listed right next to Dred Scott v. Sandford.