Kansas City, Dallas Among Cities Targeted By The White House For Obamacare Enrollment
Twenty cities have been singled out by the White House for having high rates of uninsured residents. These areas, which the Obama administration views as ripe for improvement in enrollment activities, are key to reaching the federal goal of 10 million people enrolled in marketplace plans.
The Kansas City Star:
Obama Targets KC To Boost Health Care Enrollment
President Barack Obama is targeting 20 cities, including Kansas City, to boost enrollment in the Affordable Care Act. The White House’s goal is to finally get total enrollment above the 10 million mark. The 20 cities Obama has singled out have the most uninsured people eligible for coverage, the White House said. The sign-up campaign is called the “Healthy Communities Challenge.” (Kraske, 11/8)
The Dallas Morning News:
White House Targets Dallas Health Insurance Enrollment
The White House has set its sights on Dallas’ poor rate of health insurance coverage, just two weeks after the U.S. secretary of health and human services called Dallas County an area ripe for improvement in enrollment. (Ayala, 11/9)
The Houston Chronicle:
Half-Million-Plus Sign Up For Insurance In Four Days
More than a half-million applications to buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act were submitted nationwide to healthcare.gov during the first four days of enrollment for next year, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Monday. (Deam, 11/9)
