A closer look at health insurance marketplace premiums and enrollment

After two years of new private health insurance coverage options and eligibility under the ACA, Ohio’s marketplace enrollment lags behind other states. After  two open enrollment periods and with the third open enrollment period approaching (November 1, 2015 – January 31, 2016), questions around Ohio’s low marketplace take-up rate remain. This publication takes a closer look at a contributing factor to enrollment trends and premium prices.