HHS Secretary Price Issues Statement on CMS Enrollment, Exchange Reports

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services issued the following statement by Secretary Tom Price on Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services enrollment and exchange reports:

Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price, M.D. issued the following statement regarding compelling data released by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) in two new reports related to Obamacare - the Effectuated Enrollment report for the most recent enrollment period and the Health Insurance Exchanges Trends report. The reports show a decline in the number of Americans who have actually purchased coverage on the exchanges, with cost being a primary concern.

"Not surprisingly, as costs continue to go up, fewer Americans can afford to pay more and get less for healthcare. Many individuals and families across the country are tired of having their healthcare options dictated to them by Washington - particularly when those limited options are unaffordable.

"That's why every day we are working on behalf of President Trump on solutions that will show a little humility from the federal government, equip states to serve their unique and diverse populations, and put healthcare decisions in the hands of patients, families, and their doctors."